Further appeal for information: Havelock North incident

A 38-year-old man appeared in Hastings District Court today in relation to a serious incident involving two children in Havelock North on 5 October.

The man has been charged with kidnapping, threatening to kill and assault. He has been remanded in custody to appear again on 31 October.

Police would like to thank members of the public who checked their properties and were able to locate a black puffer jacket and other items being sought by officers investigating this incident.

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