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'Much-Loved' Invercargill Woman Dies After Assault

Otago Daily Times

December 28, 2022

Ben Tomsett

PHOTO: Ben Tomsett

Police have released the name of a “much-loved” Invercargill woman who has died after being assaulted earlier this month.

Teri-Anne McKenzie (48) died overnight in Christchurch Hospital, Detective Sergeant Mark McCloy, of Invercargill, said today.

Police responded to a report of an assault early on December 10 an address in Mavora Crescent, where the victim was found with critical injuries.

A 51-year-old man, who was known to the victim, was initially charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and attempted murder.

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