Arrests for Christchurch Homicide in Canterbury District, 9:00pm 8 Dec 2008

Since the media release earlier today Police have executed a number of search warrants in the Christchurch area which have obtained a number of items of interest to the investigation.
Subsequently two males, aged 16 and 19 years, have been interviewed by Police and have been arrested and charged with the murder of Abdulrahaman IKHTIARI.
Both males will be appearing in the Christchurch Youth Court on Tuesday the 9th of December 2008.
The weapon used in the attack on Mr IKHTIARI which we believe to have a blade of at least 140mm long and 20mm wide is still outstanding.
Despite the arrest of these two males I still appeal to members of the public who have any information about this crime to contact Police.
There will be no further press releases in relation to this matter.

Detective Senior Sergeant Mike JOHNSON
Canterbury CIB
8 December 2008

Issued By: Inspector Rick Jury