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Man arrested following 'violent assault' on BOP teen

June 9, 2022
The assault occurred near the toilets at Riverslea Mall, Edgecumbe.

The assault occurred near the toilets at Riverslea Mall, Edgecumbe. (Source: Supplied)

Police have arrested a man in his twenties for the "prolonged and violent assault" of a Bay of Plenty boy in his mid-teens that took place on Tuesday afternoon.

The boy was with a group of other boys when he was assaulted near the toilets at Riverslea Mall in Edgecumbe.

The attack left the teenage victim with serious injuries. He was taken to hospital, but has since been discharged, and is expected to make a full recovery.

READ MORE: BOP teen seriously injured after 'prolonged and violent assault'

A 26-year-year old man has been arrested and charged with injuring with intent to injure.

He is set to appear in the Whakatane District Court on Tuesday.

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