Police have arrested and charged a man with murder over the death of a Colombian national in Christchurch over the weekend.
Police were called to the home of Juliana Cayena Bonilla Herrera, 37, in Grove Road, Addington at 10pm on Saturday night where she was found dead, and they later launched a homicide investigation.
A 35-year-old man will appear in the Christchurch District Court on Wednesday morning charged with her murder. Police say they aren't seeking anyone else in relation to the murder.
"I'd like to thank the community in and around Grove Road for their assistance in helping the investigation team achieve this result in such a relatively short period," says Detective Inspector Scott Anderson.
"It will hopefully give some relief to Juliana's loved ones, particularly her family back in Colombia, at this sad time."
A homicide investigation is ongoing and the scene examination in the area will likely continue for the next couple of days.
