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Police have a homicide investigation underway after a man died overnight in Te Awamutu.
Police and Hato Hone St John were called to a disorder incident on Te Rahu Road near Picquet Road at about 11:45pm where the victim was located unconscious.
Despite receiving immediate medical treatment, … View morePolice have a homicide investigation underway after a man died overnight in Te Awamutu.
Police and Hato Hone St John were called to a disorder incident on Te Rahu Road near Picquet Road at about 11:45pm where the victim was located unconscious.
Despite receiving immediate medical treatment, he sadly died at the scene shortly after Police arrival.
Police have arrested a 27-year-old man and a 34-year-old woman at the scene and they were taken into custody without incident.
They are now assisting Police with our investigation and charges are being considered.
A scene examination is underway and traffic management is in place to divert traffic from the area.
Police are very early in our investigation and our focus is on establishing the circumstances leading into the incident and to support the victim’s family.
Police cannot rule out the possibility of further arrests as the investigation progresses.
We appreciate this will be concerning to the community and they can expect to see an increased police presence in the area.
Anyone with information which they think may be of assistance to the Police investigation, please update us online now or call 105.
Please use the reference number 241016/0455.
Waikato Police are disappointed with the drunken behaviour and high levels of disorder, which crossed the line in the central Hamilton CBD overnight on Saturday.
A total of 30 people were arrested with high levels of intoxication, obstruction and general disorder witnessed by our police staff late… View moreWaikato Police are disappointed with the drunken behaviour and high levels of disorder, which crossed the line in the central Hamilton CBD overnight on Saturday.
A total of 30 people were arrested with high levels of intoxication, obstruction and general disorder witnessed by our police staff late Saturday night.
This is a significantly higher number of arrests than a standard Saturday night.
Of these arrests – three people were arrested for assault, 11 for disorderly behaviour, five for obstruction and four had warrants to arrest and were actively being sought by police.
It’s disappointing that five people physically obstructed our staff while officers were in the process of arresting others. Those offenders were themselves arrested for obstruction.
This is a timely reminder to people to let police do their job.
Police understand that this type of offending creates a sense of distress among our community, especially those socialising appropriately and legitimately.
It was a particularly busy night in the CBD with several events being held at different premises. Our staff were present in the central city from 8pm and further staff were called in to support them due to the amount of disorder taking place.
Several senior police staff were also on site in the CBD and checked 10 licensed premises to ensure they were complying with the liquor licensing rules.
A total of 10 liquor ban infringements were also issued to members of the public for drinking in a public place.
When individual behaviour affects other’s enjoyment of Hamilton’s hospitality scene, police will take enforcement action.
With daylight savings and warmer weather ahead, the city is only set to get busier.
Be assured police will be present in future and will hold offenders to account to stop the antisocial behaviour when it arises.
Most of the offenders were bailed to appear in court at a later date, however those with warrants to arrest will appear before the courts today.
On 25 August at about 9am the driver of a van was turning at the intersection on Pukete and Wairere Drive Hamilton. The van driver failed to comply with the red traffic signal and collided with an oncoming vehicle which had the right of way. This resulted in the van tipping over crushing the … View moreOn 25 August at about 9am the driver of a van was turning at the intersection on Pukete and Wairere Drive Hamilton. The van driver failed to comply with the red traffic signal and collided with an oncoming vehicle which had the right of way. This resulted in the van tipping over crushing the elderly van driver’s arm.
Despite the circumstances – within seconds of the crash occurring, other road users came to the aid of both drivers, and when they realised that the driver was elderly and the van was trapping their arm, they quickly came together and as a group pushed the vehicle upright onto its wheels.
Along with a fast response from FENZ, Hato-Hone St John and quick-thinking members of the public, the injured driver was able to be treated immediately.
We were impressed at how the community came together to help one another during the incident and how both drivers showed concern for one another at the scene. They were both in good spirits despite their ordeal. The van driver was taken to hospital for treatment on their arm along with the driver of the other vehicle who had minor injuries.
It’s a timely reminder to always take a second look at intersections and keep a look out for other vehicles even though you have the right of way.
Things could have been much worse if it wasn’t for the quick thinking of other motorists and witnesses at the scene. We are grateful to those members of the public for their attentive and caring response to the situation.
The driver of the van was issued with an Infringement Offence Notice.
Hamilton Police are appealing for information from the public following a house fire on Knighton Road on Saturday 24 August around 2.30pm.
A forensic examination of the scene has since determined the fire was deliberately lit.
Considerable damage was caused to the house during the blaze and… View moreHamilton Police are appealing for information from the public following a house fire on Knighton Road on Saturday 24 August around 2.30pm.
A forensic examination of the scene has since determined the fire was deliberately lit.
Considerable damage was caused to the house during the blaze and neighbouring occupied properties were also put at risk.
Police would like to speak to anyone who has not already been in touch that saw people or vehicles in the area that were unfamiliar or behaving suspiciously at the time of the arson on Knighton Road.
The investigation team are following strong lines of enquiry and would like to thank members of the public who have provided information to us so far.
Anyone with further information is asked to call 105 or add information by clicking ‘update report’ online: www.police.govt.nz...
Please reference file number: 240824/4991
Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Hamilton Police are appealing for sightings of missing woman Jessica Littler.
Jessica, aged 77, has been reported missing by her family and there are concerns for her welfare.
Jessica’s car was located last night in the Hamilton Gardens gate 1 car park.
A search for Jessica is ongoing … View moreHamilton Police are appealing for sightings of missing woman Jessica Littler.
Jessica, aged 77, has been reported missing by her family and there are concerns for her welfare.
Jessica’s car was located last night in the Hamilton Gardens gate 1 car park.
A search for Jessica is ongoing and Police are asking for any sightings of Jessica since Wednesday evening (7 August).
We are also appealing for sightings of Jessica’s car since Wednesday evening. It is a blue Honda Jazz, registration number NWP799.
If you believe you may have seen Jessica or her car since Wednesday evening – either in the Hamilton Gardens area or across the wider Hamilton area - please contact Police via 105 and quote file number 240808/9601.
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