Teenager charged with murder of woman on Rotorua school grounds

September 10, 2018
Police

A 19-year-old man has been charged with the murder of a 22-year-old woman in the grounds of a Rotorua school last Friday.

Emergency services were called to St Michael's School in Lisa Crescent at 11.40pm on Friday and found the body of the woman.

Police say the man was known to the victim, Lynace Parakuka, but will not be commenting on the nature of their relationship, Detective Senior Sergeant Mark Van Kempen said tonight.

"Police would like to thank the local community for their cooperation as we have investigated Lynace’s tragic death," Mr Van Kempen said in a statement. 

"We also want to reassure the community that we are not seeking anyone else in relation to Lynace's death," he said.

The man will appear in Rotorua District Court tomorrow morning.

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