Christchurch homicide investigation: armed police raid Mongol gang headquarters



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The car at the scene of the homicide investigation was towed from Christchurch Hospital. Photo / Kurt Bayer

Armed police today raided a gang’s headquarters on the South Island in connection with the death of a man at Christchurch Hospital.

Police launched a homicide investigation today.

Detective Sergeant Major Joel Syme said police were notified of a man taken to Christchurch hospital this morning with critical injuries. Later he died.

The Herald learned that armed police raided the Mongol gang’s headquarters on the South Island tonight.

Investigators were searching the property in connection with the homicide investigation.

Earlier, several officers were outside the emergency department at Christchurch Hospital on Riccarton Ave.

They were monitoring a white Mercedes car with no license plates that was later towed from the area.

Anyone with information that could help law enforcement should contact 105, citing file number 210101/6148.

Police are investigating after a man died in Christchurch today.  Photo / Kurt Bayer
Police are investigating after a man died in Christchurch today. Photo / Kurt Bayer

Information can also be provided anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

More information will be posted when available.

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