Two people have been arrested following an assault at a property in Glen Street, Timaru last night.
Detective Senior Sergeant Richard Quested says Police were called to the address about 7.30pm and found a man with injuries to his hand, believed to have been caused by a sharp weapon.
Police have not yet found the weapon and ask anyone in the Glen Street, Ayr Street, Tweedie Park, Essex Street and Selwyn Street area to please check their property.
“We are also interested in sightings of a quad bike being ridden in the area at that time last night,” Senior Sergeant Quested says.
Charlie O Mannin11:23, Apr 30 2021
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A man was assaulted with a sharp object in Timaru on Thursday evening. (File photo)
Two men have been arrested following a police investigation into an assault in Timaru on Thursday night. Detective Senior Sergeant Richard Quested says police were called to Glen St about 7.30pm and found a man with injuries to his hand, believed to have been caused by a sharp weapon. A 33-year-old man has been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, and a 29-year-old man has been charged with unlawfully possessing ammunition and two counts of unlawfully possessing a firearm.