Police believe attackers hitchhiked after Rangiora killing
Police are seeking information about hitchhikers in the Kaiapoi-Rangiora area on Friday evening, in the aftermath of an attack that left one brother injured and the other dead.
Christchurch Police have released the name of the man killed in the homicide in Rangiora on Friday.
He was Tony John Lochhead, aged 51, of Rangiora.
Mr Lochhead was a resident of the house in White Street, Rangiora, where an altercation is believed to have taken place on Friday evening.
The body of the deceased was removed from the scene last night, and a post-mortem examination conducted this morning. Police are not releasing any details of the post-mortem findings at this stage.
Detective Inspector David Long says the investigation into the incident is continuing, with a scene examination at the White Street property expected to continue until tomorrow. Police have also been speaking to a number of persons of interest today.
Several people have reported sightings of the silver Subaru which was abandoned near the motorway south of Rangiora shortly after the incident, and which Police believe may have been involved.
“We believe it is possible that one or more occupants of that vehicle has hitchhiked towards Christchurch after leaving the vehicle,” says Detective Inspector Long.
“We would like to hear are from any member of the public who picked up a hitch-hiker on or near the motorway between the Kaiapoi-Rangiora area and Christchurch, between about 9.30pm and 10.30pm on Friday.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Christchurch police on (03) 3637400.
Alternatively, to provide information anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111
Category: Police Watch
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