Six people have been arrested and a person taken to hospital after several intruders broke into a New Plymouth home overnight and attacked a sleeping occupant.<\/p>\n
Detective Sergeant Chris Allemann said several people entered a home on Tumai St in the suburb of Spotswood at around 10.30pm and assaulted an occupant as they slept.<\/p>\n
“That person sustained serious injuries, and was transported to hospital for treatment.”<\/p>\n
Two alleged offenders were located and arrested nearby with the assistance of a police dog unit, while a car believed to be connected fled the scene.<\/p>\n
“A vehicle believed to be linked to those involved had left the area and was tracked to an address in Hamilton where a further four people were taken into custody,” Allemann said.<\/p>\n
Police believed this was an isolated incident and that there was no further risk to the public following this “distressing event”, he added.<\/p>\n
“As inquiries continue, police are appealing for information from anybody in Tumai Street and the surrounding areas who noticed any suspicious activity.”<\/p>\n
An 18-year-old man is due to appear in the New Plymouth District Court today, charged with aggravated burglary and possessing a knife in a public place. <\/p>\n
A female will also appear in Youth Court, and charges against the four people located in Hamilton are being considered.<\/p>\n
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