Police updates on crimes and investigations for 13 October 2023.
Arrests made following assault in Cambridge
Two youths have been arrested following an assault near a restaurant on Queen Street, Cambridge which occurred Wednesday 27 September.
The victim suffered facial injuries, requiring surgery.
The video of the assault was posted to social media and a concerned member of the public brought it to the attention of the Cambridge Police.
Cambridge Police identified those responsible, and two local youths are due to appear in the Hamilton Youth Court charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
Unfortunately it is becoming more common for youth offenders to film themselves committing offenses and post them to social media. This is inexcusable and offending of this nature will not be tolerated in our community.
Cambridge Police are committed to holding offenders accountable and ensuring public safety.
Police urge anyone who sees any violent offending or suspicious activity of any kind to report it to Police on 111 if it is happening now or 105 if it is after the fact.’
Have you seen Matthew?
Gisborne Police are urgently seeking sightings of missing man Matthew Knight.
Matthew was last seen in the Raupunga / Mohaka area at around 10pm on Monday.
He was wearing black work boots, blue jeans, and a black jacket.
Police and Matthew’s family have concerns for his welfare.
If you have seen Matthew or have any information that may assist in locating him, please contact Police on 105 if it is after the fact, or 111 if you have seen him recently.
Fatal Crash – Dunedin
Police can confirm one person has died following a crash in Dunedin earlier this morning.
The crash involving a car and a motorcycle happened shortly after 10am on the Northern Motorway at Mt Cargill.
The motorcyclist died at the scene. There were no other injuries.
The road remains closed.
Appeal for information – Christchurch crash
Police investigating a crash in Christchurch last month are seeking help from the public.
Police were notified around 10pm on Thursday 28 September of a crash on Aldwins Road near Marlborough Street, involving a dark-coloured 4WD ute and a cyclist.
As part of our inquiries, Police would like to speak with the driver of the ute.
While the driver appears to have called an ambulance for the cyclist and stayed with them for a short time, Police were unable to gather their details.
The cyclist received an injury to their arm.
We would also be keen to speak with anyone who may have witnessed this crash.
Anyone with information can contact Police via 105, either by calling or going online to https://www.police.govt.nz/use-105 using ‘Update Report’. Please reference file number 230929/7784.
