Please attribute to Detective Sargent Scott Neilson, Hamilton CIB
A 17-year-old male was arrested after Hamilton Police conducted multiple search warrants this morning in relation to the aggravated robbery of the Emm Jay dairy on the 13th of March 2018.
The male will appear in the Hamilton District Court charged with Aggravated Robbery and Aggravated Wounding.
Police would like to thank all members of the community who helped assist with the investigation.
This is a great result for the community to hold offenders to account for such a violent incident. The victim is still recovering from the significant head and hand injuries he received as a result of the attack.
A-16-year old male is still sought in connection with this incident. If anybody has any further information or knows who this 16-year-old is please contact Hamilton Police (07) 858 6200 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Issued by Police Media Centre