Man charged with murder of Chch man Tyrone Munns appears in court

A 29-year-old plasterer from Darfield, charged with murder after the death of Tyrone Munns, has made a first appearance in the Christchurch District Court.

Terry Thane Daily, who appeared in court via video link, didn’t enter a plea this morning.

The murder accused was remanded in custody to appear in the High Court next month.

He was arrested by police and the Armed Offenders Squad at 2pm yesterday at a Christchurch address.

In a statement yesterday, Detective Senior Sergeant Damon Wells said: "I wish to acknowledge Tyrone’s family in this difficult time and hope that this arrest provides them with some degree of comfort as they grieve".

Thirty-nine-year-old Tyrone Munns was found with critical injuries at Innes Court flats in Mairehau on March 9. He died at the scene despite being treated by first responders.

Wells said: "I also wish to acknowledge members of the community who have come forward with information since the incident, which has assisted with today’s arrest.

"We hope that this news will provide some reassurance to our communities of police commitment to pursue violent offenders and hold them to account.

"Finally, I wish to acknowledge the outstanding work of police staff involved in the investigation and today’s arrest, and in the ongoing work to bring this case before the courts."