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Police have charged a woman with accessory after the fact in relation to the alleged��murder of Christchurch man David Bridgwater.����

Bridgwater, 38, died after he was��found in the early hours of January 4��on Carisbrooke St, Aranui. His car was still running when he was found on the street beside it.����

On Thursday, Detective Senior Sergeant Colin Baillie confirmed a 51-year-old woman had been charged with accessory after the fact in relation to��Operation Walter. She is due to appear in the Christchurch District Court this morning��

The inquiry into Bridgwater’s death is ongoing, with police asking for anyone with information to contact them.��

Detective Inspector Nicola Reeves earlier told media Bridgwater’s family was “really shocked” about what had happened.��

“They’re devastated about the news of their son, their brother... he’s a father. They’re coping very well under the circumstances, it’s very early days. They’ve got a really long road ahead of them.”��

David Bridgwater was found dead outside his car on Carisbrooke St, Aranui in Christchurch on January 4.��

Police were seeking sightings of a green 2003 Holden Commodore registration BGE263. The car was believed to be in Carisbrooke St at the time of his death, leaving shortly afterwards.��

“Police would like to hear from anyone who has seen this car since around 2am on January 4 and any time since then.”��

Armed Offenders Squad (AOS) officers descended on a property in Aranui in the days after his death, near where Bridgwater was found.��

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The Commodore was parked up the driveway of the property when police arrived.��

Police are seeking sightings of this green 2003 Holden Commodore in relation to David Bridgwater's death. Photo / Sam Sherwood��

The house at the centre of the raid was behind a memorial cross erected in Bridgwater’s honour.��

A house in Aranui was raided by police investigating the homicide. Photo / Sam Sherwood��

Reeves had earlier said police were called after a��38-year-old was found dead��on Carisbrooke St, near Portchester St, about 2.28am on January 4.����

Bridgwater last posted on Facebook on Christmas Day.����

“I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and a safe holidays and remember it’s not what’s under the tree it’s who’s around it I lost a few people this year that were very important to me and are no longer around.��

“Shout out to those who are struggling with their mental health but getting up daily no matter what. This time of year can hit worse, look after each other.”��

One of Bridgwater’s friends, Michael Sturgess, told the��Herald��he was “absolutely heartbroken” at the death of 38-year-old, also known as Cyrus.��

“[He] was such an amazing and talented man with a heart of gold and a smile that would light up the room, such an amazing devoted father to his son and such a wonderful friend.��

“As everyone knows he will be sadly missed by everyone gone but never forgotten. Your legacy will live on rest in love brother.”��

Reeves earlier said that police wanted to hear about any sightings of a Toyota, registration LEQ895. She also asked for anyone with any other information to come forward. The car has a distinctive sunroof.��

The vehicle of interest was within the police cordon, but Reeves said police were uncertain of who had been using it and wanted sightings from within the past day.��

“I would like to encourage anybody who thinks they have some information to come forward and let police know,” Reeves said.��

“If you heard any unusual sounds on Carisbrooke this morning, or if you have CCTV footage, we would be interested.”��

She said residents on the street first alerted police to the incident after they heard “an unusual noise”.��

In a letter to nearby residents from Detective Sergeant Dion Murray, police asked people for any video footage between the hours of 12pm on January 3 and 3am on January 4.��

The letter also asked anyone who heard or saw anything about 1.30am on January 4 to contact police.��

Anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or who has information that could assist, is urged to contact Police on 105 or online at����clicking “Update Report”. Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.��

Please quote Operation Walter or 240104/2142.��

Sam Sherwood��is a Christchurch-based reporter who covers crime. He is a senior journalist who joined the��Herald��in 2022, and has worked as a journalist for 10 years.����