Police seek witnesses after Wellington assault and robbery

Two New Zealand police officers stand with their backs to the camera beside a police vehicle, with flashing emergency lights visible in the background.
Police are appealing for information after an 11-year-old was assaulted in Whitby on Wednesday evening. Residents with CCTV or dashcam footage are urged to contact police. Photo: NZ Police.

Police are asking for public help after a person was seriously assaulted and robbed on Ohiro Rd in Aro Valley on Wednesday evening.

The victim was walking along Ohiro Rd about 5.40pm when they were attacked by two unknown men, Police said.

The offenders stole the victim’s phone. The victim suffered multiple injuries and needed hospital treatment.

Police are asking anyone who witnessed the incident, has CCTV footage from the area, or saw two men on Ohiro Rd between 5pm and 6pm to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 105 or make a report online, quoting file number 260317/0947.

Information can also be given anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.