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Police Appeal for Witnesses Following Assault in New Plymouth

Police Appeal for Witnesses Following Assault in New Plymouth
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Taranaki Media

7 September 2026

Police AppealCrime New Plymouth
Police are seeking public assistance and witnesses following an assault on Elliot Street in New Plymouth on Sunday 30 August.

Police investigating an assault in New Plymouth last month are seeking the public’s assistance.

On Monday 31 August, Police were notified of an assault that had occurred the day before on Elliot Street, near the Pendarves Street intersection, New Plymouth.

As part of their enquiries, Police would like to speak with anybody who has information regarding this incident, which they understand occurred at approximately midday on Sunday 30 August.

Anybody who witnessed the incident, or any unusual activity in the Elliot Street area is asked to contact Police via the 105 service quoting file number 260831/1861.

Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers

Police Appeal Assault Investigation Elliot Street New Plymouth Police

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