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2287 days ago

Can you help Whakatane Police identify this man?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Police are appealing for information following a serious family harm incident in Kawerau earlier this month. The incident occurred at Firmin Field at about 2.30pm on Saturday 2nd June. A woman was seriously injured and required medical treatment.

Detective Sergeant Darren Thomas says the local community for providing valuable information following this incident.

"The investigation is ongoing so anyone else who may have seen or heard anything of note is urged to contact Police, " he says.

“In particular, we would like to identify and speak to the man in the attached photographs, who may be able to help us with our enquiries. He was seen walking a dog at Firmin Field at the time of the incident.”

Information can be provided to Whakatane Police on 07 308 5255 or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

*Information released from Police*
Images: NZ Police

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