29 Jan 2025

Man arrested over 'unprovoked' stabbing at park

6:44 pm on 29 January 2025
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A man has been arrested after a what police desribed as a "callous and unprovoked" attack at a Palmerston North park on Wednesday.

Poilice were called to Dogwood Way at about 1pm after reports a person had received injuries consistent with a stab wound.

The victim was taken to Palmerston North Hospital in a serious condition.

A 25-year-old man is in custody and is due to appear in the Palmerston North District Court on Thursday on charges of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.

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