Police have today arrested and charged a man with two counts of murder in relation to an ongoing double homicide investigation.
A 38-year-old male appeared in the Manukau District Court today.
Counties Manukau CIB have been investigating a fatal fire on Murvale Drive, Bucklands Beach on 2 October.
Jung Sup Lee, 36, and his son Ha-il Lee, 11, both died as a result of the fire, which Police have confirmed was deliberately lit.
Detective Inspector Tofilau Faamanuia Va’aelua says the information provided by the public and Police’s CCTV phase aided in the arrest.
“We acknowledge and appreciate the assistance provided by those members of the public whose information was vital to this investigation,” he says.
“At this stage our enquiries remain ongoing and further charges cannot be ruled out.”
Detective Inspector Va’aelua says Police remain in contact with the family of the deceased.
“As part of this, we are ensuring that they have support in place.”
Police will continue their investigation to determine if anyone else was involved or had knowledge.
“I’d also like to thank our team of detectives, who have worked tirelessly throughout this investigation to bring this case to a close.”
As the matter is now before the Court, Police are limited in providing further comment.
