Man faces multiple charges after alleged serious assault near Whanganui
A man has been charged with aggravated robbery and wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm after a person was critically injured near Whanganui.
The person was allegedly assaulted on Whangaehu Village Rd, 15 minutes south of Whanganui, on Friday afternoon.
The 27-year-old reportedly fled the scene in a vehicle before police arrived.
Officers found and pursued the vehicle as it travelled towards Foxton. Police dog units and armed staff were deployed to Foxton.
Police confirmed today the person injured remains in hospital.
The alleged offender will reappear in the Whanganui District Court on August 11 after being remanded in custody.
Fin Ocheduszko Brown is a multimedia journalist based in Whanganui.