14 Feb 2023

Christchurch dog walker fatal stabbing: Murder-accused granted bail

1:46 pm on 14 February 2023
The crown prosecutors leave court after the Tarrant case

Bailey Messervy was granted electronically monitored bail at Christchurch High Court. (file image) Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon

An 18-year-old accused of stabbing a Christchurch dog-walker has been granted bail this morning.

Nigel Wilson, 62, was found badly injured at Bexley Reserve in November 2022, and died a week later from his injuries in hospital.

Bailey Messervy has been charged with his murder and has previously pleaded not guilty.

On Tuesday, Messervy appeared in the Christchurch High Court, where Justice Dunningham granted electronically monitored bail with strict conditions.

Two women charged with accessory to murder after the fact are due to appear again next month.