Northland Police are investigating the attempted robbery of a dairy in Hikurangi this afternoon.
Four offenders have entered the shop, one armed with a crowbar. Upon seeing the offenders the dairy owner has armed himself with a bat. Following a scuffle the shop owner has received a superficial head injury which did not require medical attention.
Following the scuffle the offenders have fled the store without taking anything, leaving the scene in a blue car.
Northland Police remain at the scene and investigations are continuing into the incident.
Anyone who may have seen people acting suspiciously in the area of King Street, Hikurangi this afternoon is asked to contact Northland Police on 09 430 4500 or they can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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Issued by Police Media Centre