Sunday, 9 December 2018 - 5:55pm |
Auckland City

Man arrested for Mt Roskill fatal stabbing

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Police have made extensive enquiries over the last few days following the fatal stabbing of Rima Fernando Sikei, aged 21, on Friday night. 

Police have now charged a 32-year-old man who was arrested on the morning of 8 December, with Murder and Attempted Murder.

He will be appearing at the Auckland District Court tomorrow (Monday 10 December).

The second victim is still in Auckland Hospital in a stable condition.  A third victim sustained a broken arm.

The investigation is continuing and Police would like to hear from anyone who has information which may be of assistance to the inquiry, called Operation Maktoum.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call Auckland Central Police on (09) 302 6400 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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