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Name of Christchurch homicide victim released

19:55 pm on 5 January 2024

Carisbrooke Street in the Christchurch suburb of Aranui remains cordoned off. Photo: RNZ / ADAM BURNS

Police have released the name of a homicide victim in Christchurch as the investigation continues.

David Karl Bridgwater, 38, was found on Carisbrooke Street, in the eastern suburb of Aranui on Thursday.

On Friday afternoon, police said they had received more than 20 pieces of information from the public in relation to the investigation.

Police are still asking for sightings of a White 2006 Toyota Crown sedan with a sunroof (licence plate LEQ895), which may have been driven by the victim.

Anyone who has information which could assist the investigation is asked to contact police via 105, quoting file number 240104/2142. Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

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