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Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Tim Leitch:
Police investigating serious assaults in Churton Park can confirm a further two offenders have been taken into custody.
A 21-year-old man will appear in the Wellington District Court on 22 January and a 17-year-old man will appear in the Wellington Youth Court on 27 January. They jointly face wounding, assault to injure and common assault charges.
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Police want to thank Southland locals and visitors for excellent behaviour on the roads and at events over the Waitangi weekend.
“We’re pleased to say there have been no real issues throughout the Burt Munro event, which is outstanding,” says Southland Area Commander, Inspector Mike Bowman.
“We want to thank our community and people that travelled to Southland for playing their part in keeping our roads safe.”
As the weekend comes to an end, Police are reminding people to take their time and drive to the conditions.
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One person has died after a single-motorcycle crash on Horseshoe Bush Road, Dairy Flat, early this morning.
Emergency services were called to the scene about 1.30am.
Sadly, the sole rider died at the scene.
The scene has been examined by the Serious Crash Unit and the road has now reopened.
The death will be referred to the Coroner.
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