UPDATE: New Brighton incident, search for Liam Strickland

As stated by Acting District Commander Mike Johnson:

Police are now able to formally release the name of the man fatally struck by the driver of a stolen vehicle in Christchurch on Wednesday 7 August.

He was Dean Michael Amies, aged 46.

Police are working to support Mr Amies' family, who are understandably distraught at the loss of their loved one.

Enquiries are ongoing today to locate Liam Strickland, who Police are seeking in relation to the incident on Wednesday afternoon.

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