Police investigating an assault in Maraenui yesterday are appealing to witnesses and anyone with information to come forward and speak to Police.
Two teenagers were assaulted by two unknown offenders on Richmond Street, Maraenui at about 4.50pm yesterday.
One of the victims was treated in hospital for a broken bone sustained in the assault.
The other victim received an injury to their hand but did not need to be treated in hospital.
The offenders also took some of the victim’s belongings before leaving the scene.
If you witnessed or have any information about this incident, we urge you to contact Police on 105, either by calling or online at https://www.police.govt.nz/use-105 ‘Update Report’.
Please reference file number 230504/7785.
Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
Detective Constable Mike Godwin says this behaviour will not be tolerated. Every member of our community should be able to walk through our neighbourhoods and be safe and feel safe.
“We are committed to doing everything we can to identify these people and hold them to account for their actions.”
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Issued by Police Media Centre