Tag: assault
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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.
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues WhangāreiTikipungaStabbingAssaultNew Zealand PoliceCrime StoppersPublic Appeal
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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.
Law EnforcementLegalAustralasiaSocial Issues PapakuraNew Zealand PoliceAssaultAggravated RobberyRetail CrimeYouth CrimeNatalie Nelson
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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.
Law EnforcementMedia DunedinAssaultPoliceInvestigationHeriot RowPublic AppealSerious InjuryNew Zealand Police
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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.
Law EnforcementSocial Issues MasseyAssaultWaitematā PoliceGood SamaritansBus StopTeenagerInvestigationNew Zealand Police
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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.
Law EnforcementSocial Issues ŌpōtikiAssaultPoliceArrestChargesEastern Bay of PlentySexual AssaultNew Zealand Police
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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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Police Seek Public Assistance Following Cannons Creek Assault
Police are investigating an assault in Cannons Creek after a firearm was discharged. One person sustained moderate injuries and is in stable condition. Authorities are seeking information from the public.
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One Injured in Cannons Creek Assault, Schools Briefly Locked Down
A person sustained moderate injuries in an assault in Cannons Creek this morning. Nearby schools were briefly placed into lockdown as police investigated the incident.
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Police Seek Motorist in Connection with Whangārei Assault
Whangārei Police are appealing for a motorist who provided a lift to an assault victim early this morning to come forward, as their information could assist with ongoing inquiries.
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Man Charged with Manslaughter in Mt Eden Prison Death
A 28-year-old man has been charged with manslaughter following the death of 69-year-old Johnathan Peter Trubuhovich, who died after an assault at Mt Eden Corrections Facility.
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues ManslaughterMt Eden Corrections FacilityAuckland District CourtHomicideJohnathan Peter TrubuhovichAuckland City PoliceAssaultNew Zealand Police
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Homicide Investigation Launched After Bus Assaults in East Auckland
A homicide investigation is underway in east Auckland after two assaults on a bus. One man died and another was seriously injured. Police are seeking the offender.
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Police Investigate Serious Assault in Raumanga, New Zealand
A woman was seriously assaulted in her Raumanga home, sustaining moderate injuries. Police are appealing for information from witnesses regarding suspicious activity or vehicles in the Murdoch Crescent area.
Law EnforcementSocial Issues AssaultRaumangaNew Zealand PoliceWhangāreiCrime StoppersMurdoch CrescentSerious Injury
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Police Seek Public Help to Identify Man After Whangārei Assault
New Zealand Police are appealing to the public to identify a man who may be able to assist with inquiries into an assault in Whangārei.
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Police Seek Public Help in Edendale Assault Case
Police are investigating a serious assault in Edendale where a man was beaten unconscious after helping a woman with a flat tyre. They are seeking information to identify the suspects.
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Man Jailed After Assaulting Shop Worker Who Offered Free Kebab
A 30-year-old man has been remanded in custody after allegedly assaulting a shop worker in Henderson, despite the worker offering him a free kebab to defuse the situation.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegalAustralasia AssaultHendersonRobberyNew Zealand PoliceWaitematā CIBWaitākere District CourtViolent Crime
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Police Seek Information on Serious Assault in Edendale
A man in his 50s was seriously assaulted in Edendale after being lured outside by a woman claiming to have a flat tyre. Police are appealing for information.
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Man Arrested After Violent Assaults in Henderson, New Zealand
A 30-year-old man has been arrested and faces 13 charges after a series of assaults in Henderson. The man is in custody and will reappear in court in December 2025.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal HendersonAssaultArrestCrimeWaitematā WestWaitākere District CourtNew Zealand Police
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Arrest Made in Connection to Brooklyn Shooting
A 34-year-old woman has been arrested in Palmerston North following a shooting incident at Pukehinau Flats in Brooklyn. She faces charges of aggravated robbery and intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegalAustralasia BrooklynPukehinau FlatsPalmerston NorthWellington CIBJocelyn BellAggravated RobberyAssaultNew Zealand Police
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Serious Assault in Ōpōtiki Under Police Investigation
A man was seriously assaulted in his Ōpōtiki home early this morning, sustaining serious injuries. Police are investigating the incident, believed to involve multiple offenders, and are asking for public assistance.
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Three Face Court After Serious Westport Assaults
Three men are facing charges after two serious assaults in Westport. The victims were attacked at separate locations, with one airlifted to hospital with serious injuries.
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