Source: New Zealand Police
Police have this morning arrested and charged a man following a serious assault in Marychurch Road, Mātangi over the weekend.
Inspector Andrea McBeth, Hamilton City Area Commander says a 24-year-old patched Black Power member has been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
He is due to appear in the Hamilton District Court tomorrow.
“This type of behaviour will not be tolerated and we will ensure that in any case, offenders will be held accountable.
“We understand the frustration of residents where we are seeing anti-social road user behaviour, and for these people to go one step further and attack people trying to speak with them, is unacceptable.
“We are extremely lucky that we are not dealing with more serious consequences here. There is zero tolerance for this violent offending.”
Police continue to investigate this attack which left two people with serious injuries.
“Further arrests are likely,” says McBeth.
If you have any information that could assist Police, you can contact us via 105 either over the phone or online, referencing file number 260301/0526.
Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Issued by Police Media Centre
