Auckland double murder case

The story so far

A 41-year-old man was charged with two counts of murder and one count of attempted murder after linked domestic incidents in Glenfield and Birkdale on Auckland's North Shore.^{29 Jul; 19 Aug} Police were first called to a Birkdale address about a stabbing, and this led them to a Glenfield property where two people were found dead.^{29, 30 Jul} A third person was injured, and police began a homicide investigation.^{30 Jul} The charges relate to 28 July, and the man is accused of murdering his parents and attempting to murder his brother.^{19 Aug}

Latest

He is being held in hospital rather than prison because he is ill.^{19 Aug}

Key moments

1. 29 JulMan charged with two counts of murder and one of attempted murder.
2. 30 JulPolice detail how a Birkdale stabbing led them to a Glenfield home.
3. 19 AugName suppression lapses; accused appears in High Court, held in hospital due to illness.

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