Assault in Motueka - witnesses required
Sunday, 15 October 2017, 11:12 am
Press Release: New Zealand Police
"Assault in Motueka - witnesses required"
Attributable to
Detective Sergeant Lex Bruning
Overnight on the 15th of
October at about 2.20am an altercation between two groups of
people at Z Service Station High Street Motueka
As a
result, a 29-year-old male was assaulted and hospitalised
with head injuries.
Police are currently investigating and
would like to hear from anyone who was there or can assist
with any information about the incident.
Phone Nelson
Police on (03) 546 3840 or call CrimeStoppers anonymously on
0800 555
111
ENDS
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