Attributable to Detective Sergeant Lou Curragh
Tauranga Police are seeking Joel Ross Matiu, who has a warrant for his arrest for injuring with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
The warrant is in relation to a serious assault in Parkvale, Tauranga on Saturday 15 September.
The 26-year-old has links to the wider Western Bay of Plenty, Rotorua, and Matamata areas.
He is considered dangerous and should not be approached. Anyone who sees Matiu is asked to call 111 immediately.
Alternatively, anyone with information that may help Police locate him can call Tauranga Police on (07) 577 4300, or Crimestoppers (anonymously if necessary) on 0800 555 111.
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Issued by the Police media Centre
