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Man arrested after body found in park

New Zealand Police

Saturday 13 February 2010, 10:18AM

By New Zealand Police

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MANUKAU CITY

Counties Manukau Police investigating the death of a 55 year old women who's body was located in Murphy's Park, Otahuhu this morning, have tonight arrested and charged a 25 year old unemployed Otahuhu man with her murder.

The man will be appearing in the Manukau District Court tomorrow.

As the matter is now before the Court no further information will be released.

It is hoped that the name of the victim will be able to be released tomorrow following a formal identification.

The family of the person Police believe to be the victim have been informed of the developments in the case including that an arrest has been made.