NZ Police Arrest Individual Following Greenlane Protest Incident

Police have arrested a man following an assault at a protest on Wednesday evening.

The incident occurred just before 5.30pm on Omahu Road, Greenlane.

Auckland City East Area Commander, Inspector Jim Wilson says the man was arrested overnight.

"Enquiries have been ongoing into the assault and early this morning we located a 48-year-old man.

"He has been arrested and has been charged with injures with reckless disregard."

The man is expected in the Auckland District Court on 19 January 2024.

Inspector Wilson says Police are not seeking anyone else in relation to the assault.

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