Source: New Zealand Police (National News)
Police are currently investigating an assault that occurred during a Council-sanctioned cycling race in Poukawa at the weekend and are seeking information from the public.
At around 2:45pm on Saturday 19 April, the occupants of a black Ford Ranger ute were seen throwing bottles from their vehicle towards participants of the cycle race on Munity Road.
A young person was hit by a bottle and fell off their bike, fortunately the injuries sustained were not serious.
The vehicle then drove towards Middle Road and continued travelling south. The vehicle had large off-road tyres and a roll bar on the back.
If anyone has information in relation to the vehicle involved, or the incident itself, please contact Police on 105, either over the phone or online.
Please reference file number 250419/9446.
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Issued by Police Media Centre
