A 29-year-old man has been arrested in relation to the death of Tyrone Munns in Christchurch earlier this month.
At about 2pm today, the armed offenders squad and police officers arrested the man at a Christchurch address.
Police detective senior sergeant Damon Wells said he was due to appear in Christchurch District Court on March 29, charged with murder.
The homicide investigation was launched when Munns, from Mairehau, was found with critical injuries on Innes Road at around 9.15pm on March 9.
The 39-year-old died at the scene.
On Wednesday, police launched an appeal for sightings of a vehicle of interest.
Today, Wells acknowledged Munns’ family at “this difficult time”, and said he hoped the arrest would provide them with “some degree of comfort as they grieve”.
“I also wish to acknowledge members of the community who have come forward with information since the incident, which has assisted with today’s arrest.
“We hope that this news will provide some reassurance to our communities of police commitment to pursue violent offenders and hold them to account.
“Finally, I wish to acknowledge the outstanding work of police staff involved in the investigation and today’s arrest, and in the ongoing work to bring this case before the courts.”
