Brett Power, a Taranaki Engineer, has initiated the arrest of Health Minister Andrew Little, the charge – culpable murder.

A 30 page Statement of Claim has been accepted by the high court, charge sheet has been drawn up and will be presented at the New Plymouth police station on Friday, February 4.

The police will be given then opportunity to make the arrest, if they fail to carry out their duty, a citizens arrest will be made in accordance with the New Zealand crimes act where a citizen requires no warrant to make an arrest if someone is known to have caused harm.