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Charges laid following school assault

Alfriston College assault news
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Two people face charges as part of an ongoing investigation into an assault at Alfriston College.

Police responded to the assault around lunchtime on Thursday.

“At this stage we have established there has been an ongoing dispute involving people known to each other,” Detective Senior Sergeant Veronica McPherson, Counties Manukau CIB says.

“Three people have allegedly entered school grounds and approached a student on site and assaulted him.

“Two other students have tried to intervene and have also allegedly been assaulted and threatened.”



One student was transported to hospital for assessment as a result.

Police responded to the area on Thursday afternoon and located a vehicle of interest at a Randwick Park address.

A man and woman, both aged 20, were arrested and appeared in the Manukau District Court today.

The man has been charged with aggravated burglary and assaults with intent to injure.

The woman has been charged with burglary and assault.

Detective Senior Sergeant McPherson says Police enquiries are ongoing into others involved.

“We are continuing to speak with witnesses about what has taken place. Violence is totally unacceptable and those involved will be held accountable.”

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