Four arrests as aggravated robbery investigation continues

Location:

Counties Manukau

Police have made four arrests after an operation unfolded across two regions following an aggravated robbery in Flat Bush this morning.

Counties Manukau CIB are investigating with charges being confirmed for those allegedly involved.

At around 5am, a group of men arrived at a Kerrykeel Drive property.

Detective Inspector Karen Bright, from Counties Manukau CIB, says the men reportedly were carrying weapons.

“It was reported that one of these men were in possession of a firearm, before they have taken property and stolen a vehicle from the address.”

Location:

Auckland City

Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Ash Matthews of Auckland City District Police:

A woman is assisting Police with enquiries after the discovery of the body of a newborn baby in Albert Park early this morning.

Police were called to the scene about 7am after a park worker discovered the infant.

Sadly, when examined, there were no signs of life.

A scene examination is now underway, and Police are speaking to a woman believed to be the baby’s mother.

A post-mortem examination will also be carried out in the coming days.

ENDS

Location:

Bay of Plenty

Police are asking for the public’s help after an assault on the roadside on Friday in Tokoroa.

About 4.15am near the intersection of Old Taupo Road and Baird Road, a man stopped his vehicle to assist another motorist.

During this interaction he was allegedly assaulted, causing a head injury.

He is now recovering at home.

Police are now working to establish the full circumstances of what has occurred, and to locate the other party believed to be involved.

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