Armed police have arrested a man in North Canterbury and charged him with the death of Richard Leman.
The 41-year-old had been missing for about a week when his body was found inside his car parked in a garage in Tyler St, Rangiora, on April 17 this year.
Police then began a homicide inquiry.
Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Daniel Overend said this morning that police, including members of the Armed Offenders Squad, raided a Oxford Rd property in Rangiora.
A 46-year-old man was taken into custody.
“He has been charged with murder and is due to appear in the Christchurch District Court on Tuesday,” Overend said.
“We are still urging anyone with specific information relating to Mr Leman’s murder to come forward and speak to the inquiry team.
“As the matter is now before the courts, and with the investigation ongoing, police cannot comment further.”
The New Zealand Herald had previously reported that police visited a block of apartments in Rolleston, speaking to residents and asking about comings and goings from Leman’s former flat.
Police have also searched several properties in North Canterbury in relation to the investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police by calling 105 and quoting file 230415/8026.
