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  •   Home > News > National > Upper North Island

    A police officer's in hospital after allegedly being attacked by a man with a machete in Northland

    A police officer's in hospital after allegedly being attacked by a man with a machete in Northland


    Police were called to a disorder between two people in Hokianga's Waima, yesterday evening.

    They say a man armed with two weapons approached the officers as they arrived - and he was tasered.

    Police claim the alleged offender continued toward them - striking an officer- giving him moderate to serious injuries.

    A 50-year-old man's appearing in Kaikohe District Court today.

    © 2024 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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