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Woman denies robbery-related charges

Woman denies robbery-related charges

A 25-year-old woman is denying two charges related to armed robberies carried out at two Christchurch bars on the night of January 26.

February 17, 2014 | By More
Court appearance over alleged knife assault

Court appearance over alleged knife assault

A man arrested after allegedly assaulting a young woman with a knife has been remanded into the care of the Hillmorton Hospital

February 17, 2014 | By More
Manning’s DNA found on knife, trial told

Manning’s DNA found on knife, trial told

DNA that was likely from murder victim “Mellory” Manning was found on a knife retrieved from the Avon River after her body was found, the trial of the man accused of her killing was told in the High Court at Christchurch today. [Updated report]

February 17, 2014 | By More
Authorities struggle to deal with menacing woman

Authorities struggle to deal with menacing woman

Problems continue for the authorities trying to curb the behaviour of a woman who has a history of violence and repeatedly turns up where children are playing.

February 14, 2014 | By More
Trial heard about a life of despair

Trial heard about a life of despair

Lucille Sarah Scollay wept in court – a model of loneliness, depression, grief – as her murder trial unfolded around her.

February 14, 2014 | By More
Bail bid dropped for armed robbery accused

Bail bid dropped for armed robbery accused

A man facing charges over armed robberies at two Christchurch bars last month has dropped his bid for release on bail.

February 13, 2014 | By More
Manslaughter verdict in Louise Scollay trial

Manslaughter verdict in Louise Scollay trial

The family of Guy Christian Scollay say they hold no animosity towards his wife Lucille Sarah Scollay who was found guilty of his manslaughter at her trial this afternoon.

February 13, 2014 | By More
Judge lifts suppression on teenage blackmailer

Judge lifts suppression on teenage blackmailer

Name suppression has been lifted on a teenager who blackmailed an older man by text messages about their alleged sexual relationship in the days leading up to his suicide.

February 13, 2014 | By More
Police tell of retrieving victim’s body from river

Police tell of retrieving victim’s body from river

A detective said he saw a large hole in the right forehead and a small stab wound to the upper chest when he saw the body of sex worker Mellory Manning floating in the Avon River.

February 13, 2014 | By More
Trial hears of drugs found in murder victim’s body

Trial hears of drugs found in murder victim’s body

Samples from murder victim Ngatai Lynette Manning’s body showed she had methadone in her blood and liver, morphine in her blood, and cannabis in her urine. [Report includes afternoon update]

February 12, 2014 | By More