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Appeal following playground assault in Porirua

Whitby assault
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Police are investigating a serious incident that occurred after hours at a school near Spinnaker Drive in Whitby, Porirua, on Thursday 27 August.

The incident occurred around 5.30pm at the playground, where a teenager reportedly assaulted a child.

The victim did not receive any physical injuries, but they and their family were understandably very shaken by the incident.

“Police would like to hear from anyone who witnessed a male leaving the school grounds onto the Whitby walkway about this time”, said Detective Senior Sergeant Peter Middlemiss.

“The male is described as Caucasian, approximately 16 years old, of medium height with dark-coloured hair. He was wearing a school uniform consisting of grey trousers, a white shirt and a dark-coloured jersey.

“Police are conducting a number of enquiries and anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact Police.

“Information can be provided through 105, either online or over the phone, using the reference number 260827/2001.”

Alternatively, you can provide information anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

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  1. Under present conditions anybody can wander onto schoolgrounds
    Including some low life dropping off their kids
    Who probably should not have been allowed to breed in the first place

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