Tag: assault
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Police Seek Public Assistance After Serious Queen Street Assault
Auckland City Police are appealing for public information and cell phone footage following a serious assault on Queen Street on March 22, which left two people with serious injuries. A dedicated portal is available for anonymous uploads.
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Police Appeal for Information After Aggravated Robbery in Three Kings
Police are seeking public help after six armed offenders robbed a Three Kings bar on Sunday night, assaulting a patron. The group fled in a stolen Nissan Tiida, later recovered. Investigators urge witnesses to come forward.
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Two Arrested in Huntly Serious Assault Investigation
Huntly Police arrested two men for a serious May assault, recovering stolen items and alleged offender clothing. The victim, moderately injured, may find closure as the accused face court for assault, theft, and drug charges.
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Police Seek Man with Arrest Warrant for Assault Offenses
New Zealand Police are seeking Perema Meads, 45, who has an arrest warrant for assault-related offenses. He is believed to be actively avoiding police and frequents the North Island.
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Police Intercept Four After Violent Hamilton Burglary
New Zealand Police from Waikato and Counties Manukau swiftly intercepted four offenders after a violent aggravated burglary and assault in Hamilton. The men were caught near Papakura following a coordinated inter-district response and will face charges today.
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Man Arrested After Serious Nawton Assault Hospitalizes Two
A 20-year-old man faces charges after a serious assault in Nawton left two people hospitalized. Police responded to a service station fight, making an arrest at the scene.
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Five Men Charged After Serious Assault at West Auckland Masjid
New Zealand Police have charged five men following a serious assault at a Glendene masjid. The incident, which left one man with head injuries, is believed to be a family-related dispute, not a targeted attack.
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Man Arrested in Picton Following Havelock North Assault
A 35-year-old man has been arrested in Picton following an assault at Havelock North's Guthrie Park. He faces three serious charges and will appear in Blenheim District Court. Police thank the public and continue patrols, urging vigilance.
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Man arrested following assault in Havelock North
A 35-year-old man has been arrested in Picton for a serious assault at Havelock North's Guthrie Park on June 5. He faces three charges in Blenheim District Court, with police opposing bail, and public assistance was crucial.
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Police Seek Public Help After Serious Halloween Assault at Morningside Train Station
New Zealand Police seek public help to identify young women linked to a serious assault at Morningside Train Station on Halloween 2025. Four victims were assaulted, and two arrests have been made, but more information is needed for the ongoing…
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Police Seek Information After Child Assaulted in Havelock North Park
New Zealand Police are appealing for information after a 12-year-old was assaulted in Havelock North's Guthrie Park. Authorities seek details on a grey Nissan Navara ute and urge witnesses or those with footage to contact them.
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Man Charged After Allegedly Assaulting Police Dog in Point Chevalier
A 38-year-old man faces charges after allegedly assaulting a Police dog in a Point Chevalier swamp. Officers intervened, and the man was taken into custody after resisting arrest.
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Security Guard Charged After Violent Auckland Bar Assault
A security guard faces charges after allegedly assaulting a man outside an Auckland bar, leaving him unconscious. Police credit public assistance in the arrest, emphasizing that security staff must uphold their conduct obligations and prevent violence.
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Teens Referred to Youth Aid After Kingsland Assault
Two male youths, aged 15 and 14, have been referred to Youth Aid following a serious assault in Kingsland, Auckland. The victim is hospitalized with serious injuries after the isolated incident.
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Whangārei Police seek help to identify alleged offenders
Whangārei Police seek public assistance after a man was seriously stabbed multiple times at a Tikipunga party on Sunday. The victim is recovering, and authorities urge witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.
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Two Men Arrested in Hamilton Road-Rage Assault Case
Hamilton Police have arrested two men, aged 20 and 23, in connection with a February road-rage assault. Both face charges of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and are scheduled for court appearances.
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Teens Charged With Aggravated Robbery in Security Guard Assault
Two teenagers face aggravated robbery charges after allegedly assaulting a Papakura supermarket security guard who intervened in a shoplifting incident. The guard was hospitalized, and two other youths were referred to Youth Aid.
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Man Charged with Assault After Albany Supermarket Worker Threatened with Knife
A 42-year-old man faces multiple charges, including aggravated assault, after allegedly punching a supermarket worker and threatening them with a knife during a shoplifting incident in Albany. Police made a swift arrest and recovered the stolen items.
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Police Seek Dog Walker as Witness to Nelson Assault
New Zealand Police are appealing for information regarding an assault in Nelson's Fairfield Park. Investigators specifically want to speak with a woman walking a husky who may have witnessed the altercation and spoken to those involved.
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Two Men Charged After Christchurch Road Rage Incident
Two men face charges for wounding with intent to injure after a road rage incident in Christchurch on May 2. A victim sustained serious injuries, and police apprehended the suspects with public assistance.
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Man Charged After Serious Assault in Camberley
A 22-year-old man faces multiple charges including wounding with intent after a serious assault in Camberley left two people injured. Police are conducting reassurance patrols in the area.
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Police Seek Public Assistance to Identify Man in Whangārei Assault Investigation
Police in Whangārei are seeking the public's help to identify a man in connection with a serious assault on April 22. Anyone with information is urged to contact police or Crime Stoppers.
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Charges Laid After Motorists Allegedly Threatened with Firearm
Two arrested and charged after motorists in Northland and Waitematā were allegedly followed, forced to stop, and threatened with a firearm.
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Police Appeal for Information Following Grievous Assault in Dunedin
Dunedin police are seeking public assistance following a grievous assault on Heriot Row. A victim was hospitalized, and one person is in custody. Authorities are looking for witnesses and CCTV footage.
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Two Christchurch Businesses Robbed at Gunpoint, Employees Assaulted
Police are investigating two aggravated robberies in Christchurch that occurred on the same evening. Both incidents involved offenders using a weapon, resulting in assaults on employees.
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Police Seek Good Samaritans After Massey Assault
Waitematā Police are searching for a family who intervened during an alleged assault on a teenager at a Massey bus stop on Saturday night.
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Man Arrested for Serious Assault in Stratford Park
A 23-year-old man has been arrested and charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm following a serious assault in Stratford's King Edward Park.
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Man Arrested Following Assault in Ōpōtiki
Police have arrested a 34-year-old man in connection with an assault on a woman in Ōpōtiki. The victim sustained moderate injuries, and the accused faces multiple serious charges.
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Man Charged After Dunedin Incident Involving Police Shot
A 46-year-old man has been arrested and charged in Dunedin following a series of events that included police firing a shot. He is due in court tomorrow.
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Man Arrested After Ramming Police Vehicles in Manukau
A 23-year-old man faces multiple charges including assault with intent to injure after allegedly ramming two police vehicles multiple times in Manukau.
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