Police investigating the recent fatal house fire in Bucklands Beach are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a distinctive container they believe may help with their enquiries.
Detective Inspector Tofilau Faamanuia Va’aelua, of Counties Manukau Police’s criminal investigation branch, says at 2.30am on Thursday, October 2, emergency services responded to the blaze at a residential property on Murvale Drive.
Two people, a father and son, died in the fire while three others at the property were injured.
“Police have confirmed it is being treated as a double homicide and are calling for the public’s assistance in identifying those responsible for the fire,” Va’aelua says.
“The pictured 10-litre container (pictured below), whilst not the exact one, is similar in size and appearance to what police have discovered at the scene.
“This container is how police believe the accelerant that started the fire was brought to the property.
“Police would like to hear from anyone who saw a person or persons in possession of similar containers on the night of October 1 or the morning of October 2.
“Again, no detail is too small or irrelevant. The online portal for Operation Town is here: https://town.nc3.govt.nz/.
“Anyone can visit the link and upload footage for police to review.
“Alternatively, anyone with information can contact police online or call 105 using the reference number 251002/9501.
“Information can also be reported anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
