Thursday, 10 August 2017 - 1:37pm |
Wellington

Arrest following kidnapping of taxi driver in Wellington

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Wellington Police have made an arrest following the kidnapping and serious assault of a taxi driver in the wider Ngauranga area yesterday morning.

A 24-year-old Auckland man was arrested today and is speaking with Police in relation to the incident. A second person remains outstanding however Police are following strong lines of inquiry.

The taxi driver remains in hospital and is recovering from his injuries.

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