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Driver charged with assault on US cyclist

January 15, 2012, 9:41 pm

On Tuesday the 12th of January two American tourists became embroiled in a road rage incident when cycling through Newtown in Wellington. Emergency Response Manager, Inspector Paris Razos says “Last night Police arrested the driver of the vehicle involved in the incident.   A 39 year old man has been charged with common assault and will appear in Wellington District Court on Wednesday.”

The unfortunate incident follows several years of partnership between Police and Wellington City Council to develop safe cycle