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Public appeal after woman attacked by armed men in Wellington

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Police investigating an assault in Mount Victoria last week are appealing to the public for information.

Police were called to Austin Street at about 11.40pm on Wednesday 9 September.

Detective Senior Sergeant Tim Leitch from Wellington CIB says a resident of Austin Street was randomly approached by two men as she was putting rubbish out for collection.

“The woman noticed both men standing on the footpath a short distance south of Derby Street. They spoke to her briefly before producing weapons.



“The offenders fled after neighbours heard the struggle and came to her assistance.

“Unfortunately she sustained wounds to her arm.”

The men ran south along Austin Street. A Police dog handler tracked the pair to Porritt Avenue, where the trail was lost near the intersection with Ellice Street.

“We suspect they had a vehicle parked there and fled in it,” says Detective Senior Sergeant Leitch.

Both men were similarly described as muscular in build and wearing dark hoodies. One was about six feet tall, with the other slightly taller. One was wearing a face covering, while the other had dark hair and a dark complexion.

Police are seeking witnesses and relevant footage, including any sightings of people on foot in the Austin Street and Ellice Street areas between 11.30pm and midnight, and of any vehicles leaving Ellice Street after the assault.

“If anyone can help identify these two men please get in touch right away.”

Anyone with information that can assist our investigation is urged to contact Police through 105 online or by phone, referencing file number 260910/8883.

Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

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6 COMMENTS

  1. Rotorua triple murder: Details of Justin Jeffries’ grisly mallet attacks revealed
    https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/rotorua-triple-murder-details-of-justin-jeffries-grisly-mallet-attacks-revealed/3YKAM7J6SJAT7IYHZAQVQMUAV4/
    Struck Me as being particularly nasty
    A meth fueled rampage
    Which is why it needs to be stamped out along with the purveyors of this misery and those who deal in it and push it
    Still nothing on Ann Widdecombe which may have more sinister connotations of a political hit
    Maybe the FBLie can help Us?

  2. I cannot identify the men. But I can identify the process in which these men are created.

    The security of family has been undermined and for many years. Back in the day, typically a family consisted of a father, mother and siblings. Involed grandparents. Uncles, aunts amd cousins. Divorces, we’re a rare thing.

    When governments decided to make the divorce industry profitable, theses young boys were kicked to the curb. Women seeking divorce for money and regular income. Male strangers, turning up in the night, leaving in the morning. Unchecked parential alienation as a tool, all ignored by the family court.

    Male suicide rate is off the charts. Young men growing up with multiple step dads.

    Destroy the fabric of society and young men eventually turn to voilence. Walk the streets and causing trouble.

    • If you are really interested in finding out how these young men are created, read books by Felix Donnelly. He stated unequivocally that the social problems in New Zealand were/are caused by ‘cold, failed fathers’.
      Or read Alan Duff. He says the same thing.
      The drinking and rugby culture in this country is brutal. Yes divorce rates have climbed since women got tired of being used as punching bags by drunks. Domestic violence is this country’s favourite indoor sport. Cruelty to children is the second.
      This is a broken society and has been since its inception. And no improvement is in sight.

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