Waikato Police investigating an aggravated robbery at a commercial premises
in Te Awamutu early this morning have arrested two young people.

Officers were called to the premises about 4.15am. On arrival they found a
security guard had been assaulted, and a vehicle had been used to gain entry
to the premises, with items then being stolen.

The offenders then left in a vehicle.

The guard was taken to hospital with a head injury, and is now recovering at
home.

Police have made extensive enquiries today and this afternoon arrested two
young people. They will appear on a number of charges tomorrow in the Youth
Court.

Enquiries into the incident are ongoing and Police cannot rule out additional
arrests.

As the matter is now before the courts, Police will not comment further.

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