Arrest in Waikato District
Alert: Media Release - arrest in Waikato District, 9:00am 11 Jun 2009
New Zealand Police Alert 9:00am 11 Jun 2009
Waikato
Location of incident: Te Awamutu
Incident
type: Media Release - arrest
MEDIA RELEASE
WAIKATO
POLICE DISTRICT
11 June 2009
At approximately 11 pm on 10 June 2009 Timothy Irving was apprehended by Police at an address in Kihikihi.
Timothy Irving was wanted by Police on a range of matters including a number of fraud charges, contravening a protection order and escaping Police custody.
When apprehended he resisted arrest and struck a Police Officer on the arm with an 18'' wrench.
The Officer received minor bruising as a result of the assault.
Timothy Irving will be appearing in the Hamilton District Court on 11 June 2009 and will be facing new charges of resisting police, possession of an offensive weapon and aggravated assault.
Te Awamutu Police would like to thank the public for information provided.
Sergeant Gael Mockford
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AWAMUTU
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