High school student remains in critical condition after violent attacks in Auckland’s Epsom
An Auckland Grammar School student remains in a critical condition after being injured in a violent rampage in Epsom.
A man faces 17 charges after allegedly assaulting a jogger, driving a stolen car into a group of high school students on bikes, and killing a dog on Wednesday.
The high school boy was training with four other students in a cycling club when he was hit by a vehicle.
Another boy had serious injuries and one had moderate injuries. Police said both have been discharged from hospital. However, one student remains in hospital in a critical condition.
The 49-year-old accused has been in Auckland City Hospital due to medical concerns and is under close police supervision.
He was due to appear in Auckland District Court on Thursday. However, his counsel Jane-Frances O’Halloran asked for more time to talk to her client.
Judge Grant Fraser suppressed the man’s name on an interim basis and allowed him to appear via audio-visual link on Monday afternoon.
He will be remanded in custody after his medical concerns are dealt with.