Six men charged with the murder of James Butler

  • 09/10/2018
The 53-year-old was found dead on April 22 at a Whanganui property.
The 53-year-old was found dead on April 22 at a Whanganui property. Photo credit: Newshub.

Six men have been charged with the murder of James Butler.

Detective Senior Sergeant Neil Forlong said the men have been charged with his murder on Tuesday.

The group have also been charged with aggravated robbery as well as assault, which relates to the wounding of another man at the property, he said.

All seven people will appear in court on Tuesday.

A further man has been charged as an accessory after the fact in relation to Mr Butler's murder.

The 53-year-old was found dead on April 22 at a Wikitoria Road property in Whanganui.

Police are pleased to be able to bring these people before the courts and we hope this will provide some small comfort to Mr Butler's family and friends,

Police cannot comment further as the matter is now before the courts.  

Newshub.