Homicide Investigation Update
Operation Toroa
Victim:
Catherine Gay STEWART
56 years old
from Otaihanga
Detective Senior Sergeant John van den Heuvel will be available for an interview in Toroa Street, Otaihanga, at 3.30pm today.
Previous Release
At about 1.45pm on Saturday 14 February 2015, Kapiti Police were called to a residential address at Otaihanga, north of Paraparaumu. A middle aged woman was located deceased inside the address and a homicide investigation was launched.
A 29 year old male, known to the victim, was located nearby and placed under arrest. He is currently held in police custody and will appear in the Porirua District Court on Monday 16 February, charged with the victim's murder. No other person is being sought by police.
The Otaihanga address is being guarded overnight and a full scene examination will commence later this morning. A post mortem on the deceased's body is expected to take place on Monday.
Details of the victim's identity will be released once next-of-kin have been fully informed.
A further media release will be made after noon today.
Officer in Charge:
John van den Heuvel
Detective Senior Sergeant
Wellington Police