Sunday, 26 March 2017 - 4:14pm |
Canterbury

Sumner assault victim dies, charges upgraded

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The victim of a serious assault in Sumner, Christchurch, on Thursday 23 March has now died in hospital.

The three people charged with the assault are now facing the upgraded charge of murder.

A 38 year old female, 20 year old male, and a 16 year old are due to reappear in court on Monday.

The Police investigation is continuing.

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Issued by the Police Media Centre