Regan Curtis Frost-Lawn

In the early hours of 18 January 2021, 21-year-old Nathan Gordon Frost was heard to be distressed and crying in his bedroom, causing his father Stephen John Frost to check on him. Nathan, who'd consumed a large amount of alcohol, then attacked Stephen with a pipe wrench, which he used to strike him repeatedly about the head, jaw and arm as he fell to the ground unconscious in a premeditated attack. Nathan then unfolded a large 12cm hunting knife and stabbed Stephen in the neck, severing his carotid and jugular veins and lacerating his windpipe. At this point, half-brother Regan confronted Nathan, telling him to "Get off him you mongrel". After Regan called out to his 14-year-old sister Grace, who was outside in a sleep-out, warning her: "He's got a knife." Nathan then began attacking him, stabbing him repeatedly around the back and shoulder area, as well as four times in the neck. Next, Nathan moved outside to the sleep-out - but Grace had already fled and hid nearby, from where she phoned for help. Police arrived soon after and arrested the 21-year-old at the scene.

FROST-LAWN, Regan Curtis: Tragically on Monday, 18th January 2021. Aged 15 years. Treasured son of Michelle Lawn and Stephen Frost (deceased); step-son of Kelvin Raven. Beloved and valued brother of Jaydan, Grace and Kayla. All messages to Regan's family can be sent to C/- PO Box 218, Stratford 4352 or heavenaddress.com. Family and friends are invited to attend the funeral service for Regan and Stephen at the TSB Hub, Waihi Road Entrance, Hawera, on Tuesday, 26th January at 12.30pm. Source: Taranaki Daily News (23 January 2021).

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