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Two arrested after 'vicious, unprovoked' road rage assault

October 5, 2023

Police at incident scene. (Source: 1News)

Two people have been arrested after a "vicious, unprovoked attack" on a 65-year-old man on September 20.

Police said the assault happened when the man had a near miss in his vehicle on Ema St in Te Aroha with two dirt bike riders coming from the Hauraki Rail Trail.

The man was left hospitalised with "serious injuries".

Police said when they arrived at the scene, the two alleged offenders had fled.

Detective Ben Norman said: "On Tuesday Eastern Waikato Police executed a search warrant at a local address, locating the bikes involved and arresting a 34-year-old man for the assault.

"This man appeared in the Hamilton District Court yesterday facing a serious assault charge and a second younger male involved has been referred to Youth Aid Services."

Police would still like to hear from any other witnesses to the assault.

New Zealand Crime and Justice Hamilton and Waikato

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