Murder charge over rural Canterbury killing

A man has been charged with the murder of King Cobras gang member Luke Riddell, who was killed at a rural Canterbury property at the weekend.

The body of 28-year-old Riddell was found on the side of Grange Rd in Charing Cross on Saturday.

Charing Cross is a farming district west of Christchurch.

A 24-year-old man has been charged with murder and is expected to appear in Christchurch District Court later today.

A scene examination would continue today.

A 35-year-old man appeared in Christchurch District Court yesterday morning charged with a number of firearms-related offences in connection with the killing.

He has been remanded in custody and will reappear on October 25.

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