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Christchurch Knife Attack Guilty Pleas Set for 2027 Sentencing

By Drooid · Oct 29, 2026 · How we work

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Rodney Fallowfield (58) pleaded guilty to two murders and two wounding charges for the October 10 attack.
The attack took place at an Olliviers Road residence in Christchurch, where he used a 20 cm bowie knife.
Nigel Robinson (51) and Glen Tukaki (58) died, while Shontay French and James Dell were seriously injured.
The High Court will sentence him on 7 April 2027.
Detective Inspector Nicola Reeves said the guilty pleas spare families a lengthy trial.

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Rodney Fallowfield (58) pleaded guilty to two murders and two wounding charges for the October 10 attack.
The attack took place at an Olliviers Road residence in Christchurch, where he used a 20 cm bowie knife.
Nigel Robinson (51) and Glen Tukaki (58) died, while Shontay French and James Dell were seriously injured.
The High Court will sentence him on 7 April 2027.
Detective Inspector Nicola Reeves said the guilty pleas spare families a lengthy trial.