Mātangi assault: Person charged and further arrests likely, police say

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5 Mar, 2026 03:33 AMQuick Read

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Two people were seriously injured after the attack on Marychurch Rd, Mātangi. Photo / NZ Police

Police have arrested and charged a 24-year-old man after two people were seriously injured in an assault in Mātangi on Saturday night.

Police said at the time two people attempted to speak with three occupants of a dark-coloured Ford Falcon doing “noisy burnouts” in the semi-rural
area around 8pm.

Police said the trio then got out and assaulted the victims. They suffered serious injuries, requiring hospital treatment.

Inspector Andrea McBeth, Hamilton City area commander, said the 24-year-old man had been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.

He is due to appear in the Hamilton District Court tomorrow.