Canterbury Police have scene guards in
place at the Thomson Street, Tinwald, Ashburton address and
they will remain in place overnight until a full scene
examination can be completed in the morning. Police can
confirm that it is a female and 3 children that have been
located deceased at the address and they will remain at the
scene until the Pathologist and Police complete their
examination.
Police have a team of 30 staff working on
this including investigators and forensic staff. Inspector
Dave Gaskin, Area Commander Mid-South Canterbury, says "This
is a tragedy and there are a number of questions we are
looking for answers for. Our thoughts are with the family at
this time.
A further media update will be issued at 9.00am
03/07/15 at the Ashburton Police Station.
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