A fourth person has been arrested in relation to the murder of Christchurch man Shayne Heappey who died earlier this month.
In a statement, police said a 26-year-old woman is due to appear in Christchurch District Court tomorrow in connection with several charges.
She faces charges of being a party to wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, and accessory after the fact to murder.
A 29-year-old man who was charged with murder earlier this week is also due to appear in court tomorrow.
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Heappey was admitted to Christchurch Hospital late on Saturday, December 8, but later died of his injuries.
Following a police investigation, two men have been arrested and charged with murder.
A 31-year-old man was arrested and charged with murder on Monday night, and yesterday morning a 29-year-old man was also charged with murder.
Another man, 50, appeared at Christchurch District Court last Tuesday charged with intent to cause grievous bodily harm following Heappey's death.
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