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Whakatane Police arrest 21 year old over assault in park

Saturday 15 May 2010, 8:37AM

By New Zealand Police

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WHAKATANE

Whakatane Police have this afternoon arrested and charged a 21 year old local man with assault following an incident involving a four year old boy at a Whakatane Park last week.

The man has been remanded in custody and will appear in the Whakatane District Court tomorrow – Saturday 15 May, 2010.

Acting Area Commander, Inspector Greg Sparrow, says he is pleased that an arrest has been made, so that the offender can be held accountable for his actions.

Inspector Sparrow says members of Whakatane Police would like thank the public for the information and support they have provided to Police during this investigation.

There will be no further comment from Whakatane Police at this time.