Police have charged a man with murder after a woman was found dead at a property in east Christchurch.
Emergency services were called to an address at about 5pm yesterday.
“Following initial enquiries a homicide investigation was initiated,” police said.
“Police are now working to establish exactly what has occurred however we can confirm that we are not seeking anyone else in relation to this matter.”
Authorities appealed to the public for information in the case.
“We are very keen to hear from anyone who heard or saw anything suspicious between 10am on Friday, October 4 to 4pm on Sunday, October 6 in the Mt Pleasant Rd or Bellview Ave area,” a police spokesperson said.
A forensic examination of the address was being carried out. It’s expected to continue over the coming days, police said.
“A post-mortem is still to be conducted however next-of-kin notifications are underway.
“Our thoughts and sympathies are with the family at this extremely difficult time.
“Police, along with Victim Support will be working with the family to ensure they are supported.”
Anyone with information was asked to call 105.