Arrest for Attempted Murder

At 8.30am on Wednesday 27 February 2008 a 52 year old man was arrested for attempted murder.

The arrest was the result of a workplace altercation in Bromley.

The offender attacked the victim with a jemmy bar and inflicted moderate injuries. 

The victim has received medical attention and is recovering well. 

The offender was employed as a loader driver and lives in Burwood.

He appeared in the Christchurch District Court this afternoon on a single charge of attempted murder. 

Police are not seeking any further persons in relation to this incident.