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Christchurch man charged over concealment of Braydon Hepworth’s body

A 34-year-old Christchurch man has been charged in relation to the disappearance and subsequent death of 21-year-old Braydon Hepworth.

The man is facing charges relating to the concealment of Braydon’s body.

He will appear in the Christchurch District Court on Friday.

Police are continuing to investigate how Braydon died.

As this matter is now before the courts Police are unable to make further comment at this time.

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Source:NZ Police

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