Police investigating the murder of Sao Young, whose body was found on a rural property in Gordonton on 13 April, have made two further arrests in connection with his death.
A 24-year-old man has already been charged with the murder of Sao Young. Photo: Police / Supplied
The find came a month after the 40-year-old was last seen in the Insoll Avenue area of Hamilton.
Detective Inspector Graham Pitkethley said two women are now facing charges over Young's death.
A 20-year-old woman appeared in the Hamilton District Court today charged with being an accessory after the fact to murder, two charges of kidnapping and a further two charges of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
A second woman, aged 34, was arrested this afternoon and is due to appear in the Hamilton District Court tomorrow charged with manslaughter and kidnapping.
A 24-year-old man was previously arrested and charged on 19 September with Young's murder.
He has been remanded in custody and is due to reappear in the Hamilton District Court on 6 October.
Pitkethley said police are not ruling out further arrests and inquiries are continuing.
Information can be provided to police by calling 105 and quoting file number 200413/6113.
