NZ police lay charges over injured man, Whakatāne

Police have laid charges in relation to the man found with serious injuries in a car park on Garaway Street, Whakatāne, in the early hours of yesterday morning.

A 64-year-old man has been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, and is due to appear at Whakatāne District Court tomorrow.

Police thank those who have shared information so far.

We’d still like to hear from anyone with information that may assist Police in our investigation.

Please contact Police on 105 or via https://www.police.govt.nz/use-105 using ‘Update Report’ and quote file number: 230510/3058.

Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

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