Porirua Police make arrest in sexual assault case

Porirua Police have today made an arrest in relation to the sexual assault of a woman in Waitangirua on Friday 17 June.

A 40-year-old Johnsonville man was arrested in Wellington this morning and has been charged with rape, abduction, aggravated wounding, threatening to kill, burglary and three sexual violation offences.

Porirua Police would like to thank the community of Waitangirua for their support during this investigation.

The victim has been informed of the arrest and is being supported by her family.

She has been incredibly brave and is holding up as well as can be expected.

Police would like to reassure the community that events such as that which occurred in Waitangirua are rare however the public should always take a common sense approach to personal security.

With all communities we would encourage everyone to look out for their neighbours and if they see anything suspicious please report it to Police immediately.

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