Saturday, 29 May 2021 - 4:19pm |
Canterbury

Arrest following threats to Member of Parliament

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A man has been arrested in relation to recent threats to Member of Parliament Simeon Brown.

Police received a complaint on Tuesday night from the MP regarding threats which were made against him.

A 22-year-old man was arrested today without incident at a Christchurch property.

He is due to appear in the Christchurch District Court on Thursday 3 June 2021 where he will face a charge of threatening to kill.

Police continue to make further enquiries in relation to the threats received. 

As the matter is now before the Court, Police are unable to comment further.

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