Man arrested after serious assault reported in Napier's Marewa

  • 12/01/2024
The man's arrest follows what police described as a "vicious assault" on Wednesday.
The man's arrest follows what police described as a "vicious assault" on Wednesday. Photo credit: Newshub.

A 25-year-old man has been arrested following an alleged serious assault in Ahuriri/Napier earlier this week.

On Wednesday, police were called to Latham Street in Marewa shortly after 3pm.

A man since been charged with "wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm", a police spokesperson said on Friday.

Detective Sergeant Kate Hyde also thanked the public for their help.

The man is set to appear at the Hastings District Court on Saturday.