As stated by Detective Sergeant Shelley Ross:
Manawatu Area Police are appealing for information and witnesses following an aggravated robbery of a man on Thursday 14 August.
At around 9:40pm a man was assaulted and robbed, by three male suspects, near the corner of Linton Street and Church Street.
The victim sustained moderate injuries and is understandably very shaken by this incident.
Police would like to speak with anyone who may have witnessed this attack, particularly the two women who assisted the victim.
We are also asking for anyone that may have information on the attack to please come forward.
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