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Man 'actively avoiding police' sought for violent offending

By 1News Reporters
52 mins ago
Penetekoso Seuamuli.

Penetekoso Seuamuli. (Source: NZ Police)

Officers are working to find a man wanted for violent offending who is "actively avoiding police".

Penetekoso Seuamuli, 20, was wanted by police for violent offending and was known to have connections across Auckland.

Seuamuli was considered "dangerous and should not be approached".

Anyone who had seen Seuamuli or had any information that may assist in locating him was urged to contact police online, by calling 105, or anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

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