Man charged after woman assaulted with weapon in Northland
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RNZ / Peter de Graaf
Police say an 18-year-old man will appear in the Whangārei District Court tomorrow, charged with assault with a weapon.
Officers arrested and charged a man following an assault overnight after a woman approached the Whangārei Police Station about 1.30am.
At the time, the woman was transported to hospital and treated for moderate injuries, she has since been released from hospital.
The two parties were known to each other and police believe there's no wider risk to the public.
Police said they're still investigating this incident, other charges are pending but are not seeking anyone else.
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