Nelson murder victim named

  • 01/05/2018
Yanyan Meng was found dead at the Rutherford Hotel on Nile St West, Nelson on Friday.
Yanyan Meng was found dead at the Rutherford Hotel on Nile St West, Nelson on Friday. Photo credit: Newshub

Police have named the woman allegedly murdered in Nelson as Yanyan Meng of Switzerland.

Ms Meng, 62, was found dead at the Rutherford Hotel on Nile St West shortly before 9am on Friday. 

A 62-year-old man has been charged with her murder.

Both of them were visiting New Zealand from overseas, police said.

Police's thoughts are with Ms Meng's family and friends. 

Newshub.