7 Dec 2023

Man accused of possessing weapons at University of Canterbury hall of residence faces another charge

5:20 pm on 7 December 2023
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Another charge has been laid against a man who was arrested after police found weapons at a University of Canterbury hall of residence.

The 20-year-old is accused of possessing a knife and taser, and now faces a further charge of possessing a prohibited part of a gun.

The man, who has name suppression, appeared at the Christchurch District Court via video link on Thursday afternoon.

He has been remanded on bail until his next appearance in April.

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