Police have arrested and charged a 17-year-old youth with murder following a fatal stabbing in east Auckland.
Detective Inspector Tofilau Fa’amanuia Va’aelua of Counties Manukau Police says the arrest today follows an investigation into the death of a 26-year-old man in East Tamaki on the morning of November 13.
The youth faces two additional charges of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm in relation to two other victims from the same incident.
He’s due to appear in the Manukau Youth Court on November 25.
Va’aelua says the deceased man was laid to rest today by his grieving family and they’ve been advised of the arrest.
“Police continue to provide support to the family who have maintained their desire for privacy.
“It has taken hours of video analysis and witness interviews to accurately determine the actions of people in this particular incident.
“The arrest today is a step in the right direction for the victim’s family and the investigation team.
“At this stage, police are not ruling out further arrests.
“We have plenty of work to undertake but I am confident we will get there.”
Va’aelua says police are still appealing for anyone with information or mobile phone videos from the night to contact them.
Information can be shared via the police’s online portal at https://mindaro.nc3.govt.nz/ or via the 105 police phone line, or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
The online portal police have set up states: “Police are seeking your help in relation to a homicide investigation.
“We would like any photos or videos from approximately 4am on Sunday, November 13, 2022, around the wharf car park on Lady Fisher Place, East Tamaki.”
People are able to upload photos and video to the portal.
