Friday, 18 May 2007 - 9:35am |
National News

Street dweller arrested

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A 31 year-old street dweller was arrested by Auckland City Police last night and he will appear in the Auckland District Court today charged with the assault - on Tuesday night or Wednesday morning - of a 53 year-old man near the corner of Queen St and Mayoral Drive.

The victim is still in hospital in a serious condition due to head injuries received when he was bashed.

ENDS

Issued by Noreen Hegarty

Auckland City Police Communications Manager

Ph 09 302 6947 or 0274-951-589

Website: www.police.govt.nz