Attribute to Acting Waikato District Commander Inspector Julia Lynch
A 54-year-old man has been charged in relation to the incidents in Te Aroha and at Morrinsville Police station overnight.
The man has been charged with unlawful conversion of a motor vehicle, failing to stop for Police, resisting Police, intentional damage, assault with a weapon, reckless driving and attempted arson of the vehicle.
He is due to appear in the Hamilton District Court tomorrow morning (Monday 7 May).
Police are not seeking anyone else in relation to these incidents.
The front doors of the Morrinsville Police Station are being repaired, and local police are contactable as usual.
Policing in the area is not impacted by the damage to the station.
Inspector Lynch says she would like to commend the staff involved.
"This was outstanding work in a fast changing situation," she says.
As the matter is before the court we are unable to comment further.
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Issued by the Police Media Centre