Source: New Zealand Police
A 33-year-old man has been arrested following an assault near a Sikh Temple in Takanini late yesterday afternoon.
The incident occurred at a sports complex on the grounds at around 5pm.
Detective Senior Sergeant Simon Taylor, of Counties Manukau CIB, says the man presented on site and was taken into custody this afternoon.
“We have charged the man with two counts of assault with a weapon and one count of threats to kill,” he says.
“He will remain in custody overnight and will appear in the Papakura District Court tomorrow.”
Police will be opposing this man’s bail.
Police thank the community for their support in enquiries to-date.
“We reiterate that this incident is not being treated as a hate-motivated crime, and involves two parties known to each other,” Detective Senior Sergeant Taylor says.
Police are continuing to carry out reassurance patrols around the temple.
ENDS.
Nicole Bremner/NZ Police
