Source: New Zealand Police
Two people have been arrested and charged following a violent assault outside a Pukekohe supermarket last week.
At about 12.30pm on 19 September, the victim and his family were in a supermarket carpark when two people approached him.
Counties Manukau South Area Prevention Manager, Inspector Matt Hoyes, says the two alleged offenders then assaulted the man in an unprovoked attack.
“These alleged offenders have viciously attacked this man in broad daylight, punching him and kicking him while he was on the ground.”
Inspector Hoyes says security intervened and stopped the assault prior to Police arriving.
“The victim was incredibly lucky he only suffered minor injuries.
“Our team has been working hard to identify and locate those responsible for this brazen assault and this morning we executed two search warrants at properties in Pukekohe where two people were taken into custody.
“People have a right to be safe going about their business, without having to be subjected to needless violence,” he says.
“Let this be a message that this is not accepted behaviour and those engaging in it will be held to account.
“We continue to ask anyone who witnesses illegal or violent behaviour to call Police immediately on 111.”
Two men, aged 22 and 20, will reappear in Manukau District Court on 5 December charged with aggravated robbery.
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Holly McKay/NZ Police
