Source: Radio New Zealand
Police are asking for anyone who has seen a man matching the description, or any suspicious behaviour in the area to get in touch. 123RF
Police are seeking the public’s help to find a man accused of entering a home and assaulting one of the occupants in Greymouth.
Police said the man entered a home on Reid Street, Blaketown, at around 11.15pm on Saturday and assaulted one of the occupants, before being confronted by another occupant and leaving.
“The assault victim sustained minor injuries, and the pair are understandably very shaken by the incident,” acting Detective Senior Sergeant Brent Lyford said.
He said the assault was unprovoked.
Lyford said the police have conducted initial inquiries, including assessing available CCTV footage, but have been unable to identify the offender and are now seeking the public’s assistance.
The man is described to be in his 40s, Caucasian, and of medium build. He was reported to be wearing a black short-sleeved rugby-type top and long pants. He has dark short hair, and his face appeared to be dirty.
The home occupants also described the man as disoriented and said he seemed under the influence.
Police are asking for anyone who has seen a man matching this description, or any suspicious behaviour in the area on Saturday, 21 February, to get in touch.
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