Dramatic footage of arrest in Manukau Rd<\/p>\n
Several cyclists were injured, a woman was attacked and a dog killed during an incident on Manukau Rd. Video: Andre Ripa (Source: Other)<\/p>\n
Patel said CCTV vision appeared to show the driver deliberately veering into the cyclists. <\/a><\/a><\/p>\n Police said officers were first called to the intersection of Ranfurly Rd and Manukau Rd at about 7.05am to reports of a serious assault.<\/p>\n Acting Detective Inspector Craig Bolton said a man had approached a female victim and without warning assaulted her, causing bruising to her face, head and upper body.<\/p>\n He said a member of the public stopped to assist the victim before the offender stole the Good Samaritan\u2019s vehicle.<\/p>\n \u201cThe offender then fled in the stolen vehicle, hitting several vehicles before striking three cyclists who were riding on Manukau Rd,\u201d Bolton said. <\/p>\n Police said after the vehicle crashed at a petrol station, the offender got out and approached another member of the public who was walking her dogs.<\/p>\n One man was in custody following the incident which injured five others. (Source: 1News)<\/p>\n \u201cThe offender subjected one of the dogs to a violent assault, and sadly the dog died at the scene.<\/p>\n \u201cThis has all taken place in full view of the public going about their morning commute.\u201d<\/p>\n Fourteen serious charges to be laid<\/p>\n Police located the man on Manukau Rd and he was arrested.<\/p>\n A person is in custody after the incident. (Source: 1News)<\/p>\n Police said 14 charges would be laid against the 49-year-old, who was under guard at Auckland City Hospital.<\/p>\n He was expected to be charged later today with: two charges of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm; two charges of injuring with intent to cause grievous bodily harm; two counts of assault with a weapon, two charges of failing to stop and ascertain injury; wilful ill treatment of an animal; two counts of dangerous driving; unlawful taking of a motor vehicle; attempted unlawful taking; and aggravated assault or resisting.<\/p>\n He was expected to appear in court tomorrow. <\/p>\n Bolton said this was an \u201cincredibly violent event\u201d which \u201cunfolded very quickly\u201d.<\/p>\n Police at the scene of the incident in Epsom. (Source: 1News)<\/p>\n \u201cWe acknowledge it has impacted many innocent people who were just going about their mornings.<\/p>\n “Police are aware many people witnessed this incident, and we are appealing to the public for information and dashcam footage to come forward.\u201d<\/p>\n Patel said the accused was not wearing pants when he was arrested, and he was tasered as he was trying to strangle the dog. <\/p>\n Police said he was apprehended within eight minutes of being called. <\/p>\n School ‘devastated’<\/p>\n Auckland Grammar School. (Source: Getty)<\/p>\n Auckland Grammar School said it was devastated by the incident, “which resulted in three of our students being struck by a vehicle and hospitalised following cycling training”.<\/p>\n “Our immediate priority is the health, safety, and well-being of the affected students and their families. <\/p>\n “We are also ensuring that counselling and support services are made available to members of our wider school community who have been impacted by this incident. <\/p>\n “We are cooperating fully with the New Zealand Police as they conduct their ongoing investigation into the incident.<\/p>\n “Our thoughts are with the boys and families affected. Out of respect for their privacy, we will not be making any further comment at this time.”<\/p>\n Witness describes incident<\/p>\n Manthan Patel. (Source: 1News)<\/p>\n Earlier, a worker at TasmanFuels said he heard a loud crash as a car rammed into another in the forecourt. <\/p>\n Manthan Patel told 1News a man wearing just a t-shirt got out of the vehicle and tried to steal another car, but it didn\u2019t start. <\/p>\n He said the man was extremely agitated and as he called 111, other drivers ran into the fuel shop for safety. <\/p>\n The man then ran across Manukau Rd and started violently attacking a woman\u2019s dog. He said the dog was killed. <\/p>\n The incident unfolded along the busy Manukau Rd in Epsom. (Source: 1News)<\/p>\n A huge swarm of police arrived \u201cvery fast\u201d and arrested the man. <\/p>\n ACT Party leader David Seymour, who is the MP for Epsom, said his thoughts were with those affected.<\/p>\n “I will leave for police to communicate details of the incident, but there is no further danger since the one offender is in custody.”<\/p>\n The morning’s headlines in 90 seconds, including Jetstar\u2019s carry-on changes, and Ariana Grande addresses her fans. 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