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Selwyn soft shoe burglar admits raids
A soft-shoe burglar who spent months raiding properties across the Selwyn District has admitted 42 charges.
Suppression granted to cocaine importation accused
A 29-year-old Mexican man has appeared in court on charges of importing and possession of cocaine, after a diamante encrusted horse’s head was found in a property in Auckland.
Impact ‘close to floor’ indicated by blood spatter – scientist
An impact at a height of 5cm or less above the floor of his cell could have caused an “impact spatter pattern” of Benton Marni Parata’s blood on the wall of the cell where he received a fatal bashing, the Christchurch High Court was told. [Updated report]
ESO breach alleged with shopping mall visit
A 43-year-old man subject to the bans imposed with an extended supervision order has been charged with going to the South City Mall.
Custody remand for dairy robbery accused
A 21-year-old Aranui man alleged to have robbed a dairy in Breezes Road was remanded in custody after a brief appearance in the Christchurch District Court today.
‘High end’ cars targeted for chop shop
A man who targeted high-end vehicles at a car “chop shop” has been jailed for five years at the Christchurch District Court.
Police accused of ‘professional incompetence’
Police have been given a dressing down in court for “professional incompetence” for failing to provide victim impact statements well ahead of a bus driver’s sentencing for a fatal crash.
Paramedic tells of ‘worst beating’ he has seen
A St John Ambulance paramedic described a nightmare visit to Christchurch Men’s Prison to attend an inmate who had received the bashing that would lead to his death in hospital five days later.
Youth admits role in bus lounge attack
A 16-year-old has admitted his part in an armed group attack on a victim at the Riccarton Bus Lounge in March.
Motorcyclist beaten and rammed in road rage attack
A man having an attack of road rage assaulted a motorbike rider, before backing his car into the rider, and knocking the bike over.
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