NZ murder accused in Tongan seasonal worker's death denied bail [1]
Wednesday, July 21, 2021 - 17:29
A 34-year-old man jointly charged with the murder of Tongan seasonal worker, Hiko Lynch (23) in Blenheim, Marlborough has been denied bail.
NZ media reported that the accused who cannot been named from Auckland, appeared at the High Court on July 16.
He was remanded in custody to appear at the Blenheim High Court on September 10.
The deceased from Holonga in Tongatapu died early Sunday morning, June 20 after he was allegedly stabbed on Market St on June 20.