Police have arrested a man in connection with the homicide of Tyrone Munns in Christchurch earlier this month.

Detective Senior Sergeant Damon Wells said the 29-year-old man was taken into custody at a Christchurch address around 2pm on Friday.

Members of the Armed Offenders Squad assisted with the arrest.

The man is due to appear in the Christchurch District Court on Saturday 29 March, charged with murder.

“I wish to acknowledge Tyrone’s family in this difficult time and hope that this arrest provides them with some degree of comfort as they grieve,” Wells said.

“I also wish to acknowledge members of the community who have come forward with information since the incident, which has assisted with today’s arrest.

“We hope that this news will provide some reassurance to our communities of Police commitment to pursue violent offenders and hold them to account.

“Finally, I wish to acknowledge the outstanding work of Police staff involved in the investigation and today’s arrest, and in the ongoing work to bring this case before the courts.”