Man, 45, charged over Coolangatta murder

A LABRADOR man has been charged with the murder of a 46-year-old Coolangatta man seven days after his body was found in a locked unit.

Edward James Lockyer’s body was found in his apartment at Dixon St on February 1 after a concerned friend called police.

It is believed Mr Lockyer’s body was in the unit for at least four days before it was found.

Detectives raided a unit on Imperial Pde at Labrador yesterday morning and charged a 45-year-old man with one count of homicide, as well as other unrelated charges. Mr Lockyer was well-known in Coolangatta, he did not work and enjoyed drinking rum.

Police are appealing for anyone with information or footage of a gold Mitsubishi Magna sedan in the Dixon St area between 6.30pm and 8.30pm on Monday January 29 to come forward.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.