Police can confirm they have arrested three people in relation to the serious assault of two people in Raetihi overnight.
A man and a woman were assaulted when they interrupted the group who had been trying to steal property.
A 19-year-old male has been charged with Intent to Cause Grievous Bodily Harm, a 25-year-old female has been charged with Aggravated Assault and Burglary, and a 21-year-old female has been charged with Aggravated Assault.
Enquiries into the incident are continuing.
As the matter is now before the Court Police is unable to comment further.
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Issued by Police Media Centre