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Police are treating the death of a man on a Christchurch property as a homicide.
Police received a report that Michael Joseph Graham needed medical assistance at a property on England St, Linwood, around 2.50pm on Sunday.
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The 57-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Detective Senior Sergeant Sarah Illingworth said Tuesday that police had launched a homicide investigation after investigations established that Graham was involved in an assault at the Linwood home.
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Christchurch Police are searching for Nathan Te Hana, in connection with a homicide investigation.
Police now wanted to speak to Nathan Te Hana as part of the investigation, he said.
Te Hana, 46, was believed to be in the Christchurch area.
Just before 9 p.m. Sunday, two police cars were outside Linwood’s home and there was cordon tape in the front of the property. There was a big blue tent in the driveway.
A scene guard remained in place overnight.
Shea, a close resident, who declined to give her last name, said there had previously been suspicious activity on the property and that people were always coming and going.
Anyone who has seen Te Hana or has information that could help the police find him should call 111 and quote file number 210103/2420.
Information can also be provided anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
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A tent has been set up on the property.
