28 Jul 2017

Arrest made over NZer shot in Philippines

10:22 am on 28 July 2017

Police have arrested the suspected gunman in the fatal shooting of a New Zealander in the Philippines as they search for another suspect.

The man was reportedly shot dead in Naval on the island of Biliran

The man was reportedly shot dead in Naval on the island of Biliran Photo: Google Maps

Simon Rawlinson, 63, was shot dead by two men on a motorcyle in the town of Naval on Biliran Island.

He was a resident of nearby Maripipi island, and was in Naval for a trip to the market when he was attacked.

Police said the killers took his bag containing money, a laptop and documents.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade said the New Zealand Embassy in Manila was in contact with Philippines authorities over the shooting.

It's the third killing of a foreigner on the island by gunmen riding on motorcycles in the past year.