11 Apr 2019

British national appears in court on roofing scam charge

2:18 pm on 11 April 2019

A man police say is connected to a group of 'unruly' British tourists appeared in the Christchurch District Court today.

Christchurch's Justice and Emergency Services Precinct

Christchurch's Justice and Emergency Services Precinct Photo: Supplied / Minister of Justice

James Doyle is among four people arrested in relation to a roofing scam.

He faces another charge of helping a member of the group to leave the country on another person's passport.

The 29-year-old was himself arrested on April the first at Christchurch Airport trying to leave New Zealand.

Today he was remanded in custody until 23 April when he is expected to enter a plea.

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