Pt England Homicide Case: Suspect Arrested, Probe Continues

Police have made their first arrest, as the investigation continues to develop into the fatal events in Pt England on Saturday.

Detective Inspector Glenn Baldwin, of Auckland City CIB, says a Glen Innes address was searched today.

"At the address, detectives arrested a 28-year-old man for breaching his electronically monitored bail. We have established his presence at the scene of Saturday's violence.

"This is by no means the end of the matter, and we anticipate further arrests and charges as our investigation progresses.

"Our investigation team is determined and are continuing to piece together the facts and are committed to holding those responsible to account."

The investigation team are also continuing to make good progress in reviewing CCTV footage.

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