A man faces a murder charge over the death of a woman in Papatoetoe earlier this month.
Police have been investigating the death of 84-year-old Joan Beale since she was located deceased at her home in Ashlynne Avenue on 9 August.
A 50-year-old man arrested at the time was due to reappear in the Manukau District Court today.
“Following enquiries, we have laid a murder charge against this man,” Detective Senior Sergeant Mike Hayward, of Counties Manukau CIB, says.
Police are not seeking anyone else in connection with Joan’s death.
“I acknowledge these events will have upset the local Papatoetoe community, but please be assured that this matter is now in the hands of the court.”
In the hands of the courts? NOW it’s time to worry.