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Wellington Police are appealing for information following the stabbing of a young man in Te Aro, Wellington, on Sunday morning.
Police were called to the serious incident about 4:10am, in a carpark between Wakefield Street and Tory Street. The victim sustained multiple stab wounds to the arm and… View moreWellington Police are appealing for information following the stabbing of a young man in Te Aro, Wellington, on Sunday morning.
Police were called to the serious incident about 4:10am, in a carpark between Wakefield Street and Tory Street. The victim sustained multiple stab wounds to the arm and the back.
He was taken to hospital and admitted to the Intensive Care Unit. The man remains in hospital in a stable condition.
Wellington Area Investigations Manager Detective Senior Sergeant Tim Leitch says the man is lucky to not have died. “The victim sustained multiple wounds in his back, any of which could have been fatal.
“This could have very easily been a homicide investigation.
“What we know is there were a significant number of people in the surrounding area when this happened – we need to hear from these people.
“If you saw any part of what unfolded we want to hear from you.”
Investigators are continuing to follow strong lines of enquiry to locate the people responsible, but Detective Senior Sergeant Leitch urged anyone with footage, or who witnessed the incident to contact Police as soon as possible.
If you have any information which may assist, please update us online now or call 105.
Please use the reference number 251130/5482.
Police are seeking assistance to locate Paul Rimene, who has a warrant for his arrest.
He has numerous gang associates across Wellington District, including in the Wairarapa.
Rimene is considered dangerous and should not be approached.
Any sightings should be reported to Police on 111.
… View morePolice are seeking assistance to locate Paul Rimene, who has a warrant for his arrest.
He has numerous gang associates across Wellington District, including in the Wairarapa.
Rimene is considered dangerous and should not be approached.
Any sightings should be reported to Police on 111.
Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
Police investigating suspicious fires in the Avalon area are appealing to the public for information.
Police have been made aware of two fires, one on Tuesday 11 November and another on Thursday 20 November, which have been determined to be suspicious and are being investigated. Thankfully, no … View morePolice investigating suspicious fires in the Avalon area are appealing to the public for information.
Police have been made aware of two fires, one on Tuesday 11 November and another on Thursday 20 November, which have been determined to be suspicious and are being investigated. Thankfully, no one was injured.
Police believe these may not be the only suspicious fires in the area recently.
We would like to speak with anyone who may have seen any unusual or suspicious fires in the Avalon area over the past month, whether you were just passing through or live in the area.
Information can be provided through 105, referencing file number 251124/5354.
You can also make a report anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
Police are responding to a report of a suspicious item located in Newtown.
Cordons are in place on Riddiford Street near Constable Street.
Members of the public are advised to avoid the area.
Police are appealing to the public for any information regarding the theft of a trailer [pictured] in South Wairarapa last weekend.
On Monday 3 November, Police received a report from residents on Lake Ferry Road that a trailer had been stolen from their property while they had been away for the… View morePolice are appealing to the public for any information regarding the theft of a trailer [pictured] in South Wairarapa last weekend.
On Monday 3 November, Police received a report from residents on Lake Ferry Road that a trailer had been stolen from their property while they had been away for the weekend.
The trailer, which was empty, is very distinctive and are sure someone would have seen it recently.
If you have seen this trailer - registration 913J4 - or have any information that could help us locate it, please contact Police immediately through 105, quoting 251103/9728.
Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
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