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BRADEN FASTIER / Things
A 22-year-old man required surgery at Hutt Hospital after suffering severe facial injuries in the central city of Nelson recently.
A series of violent incidents in the central city of Nelson have left a person in need of facial surgery and the police in dismay at the “senseless” acts of violence that young offenders are committing against young victims.
Three youths have been arrested in connection with separate violent incidents in recent weeks, and the police promised to punish those responsible for the violence against others.
Police said a 22-year-old man was beaten and kicked by two men on Fiddle Lane in the early hours of Saturday, October 31. The lane passes between Bridge St and Buxton Car Park.
Police said the victim received serious facial injuries and was airlifted to Hutt Hospital for surgery, and was now recovering at home.
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Nelson’s investigations manager, Detective Sergeant Major Craig Johnston, said the incident could have been more serious if a third man, who was with the two criminals, had not intervened.
As a result of Nelson detectives’ investigations, which included a review of CCTV footage, a 17-year-old man was due to appear in Juvenile Court this week on charges of injuring with intent to injure.
Work was underway to identify the second offender.
Police said there was also a fight at a local venue between a group of youths on Wednesday, November 11. As a result, a young man was scheduled to appear in Juvenile Court this week.
The following day, a fight between a group of young people saw a 16-year-old man before the Juvenile Court accused of aggravated robbery.
Police were working to locate two other people who were allegedly present at the time of the alleged robbery.
“These are senseless acts of violence committed by young offenders against young victims,” Johnston said.
“The repercussions of these incidents are significant for both the victims and the offenders, and it is incredibly disappointing for the police when they happen.
“We treat any reports of violence extremely seriously, and we will work hard to hold violators to account, as these recent arrests demonstrate.”
The public is asked to contact the police immediately by calling 111 if they witness any suspicious or concerning behavior.
