Source: Radio New Zealand
The alleged attack happened near Cornwallis Beach. (File photo)
A woman who was found with several injuries in a remote area of West Auckland was put through an ordeal, police say.
A man was facing charges of abducting for sex, impeding breathing and injuring with intent after the woman was found in Cornwallis on Sunday just after 7am.
She was taken to a nearby police station and then transferred to hospital.
“I want to acknowledge the woman who came to the victim’s aid, and others who have assisted us in progressing the investigation,” Acting Detective Inspector Megan Goldie said.
“This has been a sensitive and complex investigation, and our team has worked quickly to progress our enquiry and identify a person of interest.
“This has included analysis of CCTV footage between central Auckland and west Auckland.”
A 49-year-old man was arrested in Auckland’s Mt Eden on Wednesday.
“Police have successfully opposed this man’s bail, and we can reassure the wider public that he is not in the community,” Goldie said.
“The charges themselves speak to a distressing ordeal that the victim has been through, and we will continue to support her through the next part of the process.”
They weren’t ruling out further charges.
The man would next appear in court on April 29.
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