A man has been arrested in relation to the ongoing homicide investigation into the death of a man in Christchurch on Saturday.
Police launched a homicide investigation after 28-year-old Luke Riddell was found dead in Charing Cross on October 13 about 3.30pm.
Police previously said initial inquiries suggested an altercation took place between two men. They confirmed that a firearm was involved in the incident.
A 35-year-old man appeared in Christchurch District Court this morning charged with a number of firearms-related offences.
He has been remanded in custody and will reappear on October 25.
A scene examination at Telegraph Rd is continuing today and scene guards remain in place.
A scene examination is also under way at a Gilberthorpes Rd address that was subject to a search warrant yesterday evening.
The scene examination at Grange Rd is now complete, and it is anticipated the road will be reopened to the public today.
Charing Cross is a farming district west of Christchurch.
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