A child has been left "shaken" following a school playground assault in Porirua, with police now looking for a teenager.
Police are investigating the "serious incident" that occurred at a school near Spinnaker Drive in Whitby on Thursday, August 27, at around 5.30pm.
The child was reportedly assaulted by a teenager. Police did not detail what occurred during the incident.
"The victim did not receive any physical injuries, but they and their family were understandably very shaken by the incident," Senior Sergeant Peter Middlemiss said.
A male who left the school grounds through the Whitby walkway around the time of the incident was being sought by investigators.
He was described as Caucasian, around 16 years old, of medium height with dark-coloured hair. He was also wearing a school uniform, with grey trousers, a white shirt, and a dark-coloured jersey.
"Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact police," Middlemiss said.
Those with information were asked to call 105.
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