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Man pleads not guilty to murder over shooting death of Auckland police officer Matthew Hunt

By Paul Hobbs
July 8, 2020

The 24-year-old appeared in the Auckland High Court this morning. (Source: Other)

The 24-year-old man accused of the murder of Constable Matthew Hunt has appeared in the High Court in Auckland this morning.

He has pleaded not guilty to all charges - one of murder, one of attempted murder and one of intent to cause grievous bodily harm.

A 30-year-old woman accused of being an accessory after the fact has also pleaded not guilty.

The community and police gathered around Auckland to commemorate Constable Hunt. (Source: Other)

They both continue to have name suppression.

A trial date has been set for July 5, 2021.

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