Source: Radio New Zealand
The police are now seeking the public’s help for information. RNZ / Nate McKinnon
A 19-year-old man is before the courts on two indecent assault charges following an attack on people jogging in the Hutt Valley.
The police are now seeking the public’s help for information and believe there may have been other offending.
Detective senior sergeant Steve Williamson said the first incident occurred shortly before 12pm on Friday, 6 February on Daly Street, and the second incident on Friday, 27 March on the Hutt River Trail near Ava.
“The victims in these incidents were jogging before the reported incidents, and we would like to speak with anyone who may have seen any suspicious behaviour around these areas.
“We would also like to hear from anyone who may have been victim to related offending in the Hutt River Trail and Central Lower Hutt areas,” Williamson said.
He said he understood it could be be incredibly difficult and at times distressing to talk about these matters, but reassured potential victims would be taken seriously.
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