Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Simon Harrison:
Police have arrested a 26-year-old Taranaki man and charged him with the murder of Feona McKay-Patea who was found deceased in a property on 3 October 2019.
He's due to appear in Whanganui District Court tomorrow.
The investigation team is grateful to all those who have contacted Police to provide information to assist our enquiries.
However, as the investigation continues we would still like to hear from anyone who has not spoken to us and who may have information regarding Feona's death that will aid this investigation and prosecution.
If you can help, please call Whanganui Police on 105.
Information can also be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Issued by the Police Media Centre