A teenager has been charged with murder days after police discovered a man dead at a Greymouth property. 

Just after midday on Tuesday police were called to a property on Chapel Street where they found 67-year-old Donald Baikie dead. 

A homicide investigation began and today West Coast Area Commander Inspector Jacqui Corner confirmed an arrest had been made. 

A 16-year-old youth has been charged with murdering Baikie and will appear in Youth Court at Greymouth this morning. 

“Police have completed a scene examination at the address where Mr Baikie was located deceased, however there will be a continued police presence in the area as we continue with our investigation,” said Corner. 

“We would like to thank the Greymouth community for their support and cooperation as we work to carry out our enquiries into Mr Baikie’s death. 

“As the matter is now before the Court, further comment or information cannot be provided.”