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Police Stabbing Treatment Report
The 31-year-old Hamilton man accused of stabbing a police constable overnight was being treated for dual addictions within the community, Waikato District Health Board Mental Health & Addiction Service general manager Chris Harris confirmed today.
The 34-year-old policeman is described as being in a stable condition in Waikato Hospital's high dependency unit. His family has requested privacy.
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Waikato District Health Board
Healthy People. Excellent Care
Waikato District Health Board (DHB) employs over 6500 people and plans, funds and provides hospital and health services to more than 391,770 people in a region covering eight per cent of New Zealand.
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