Arrest after elderly man attacked

A man will appear in Tauranga District Court today after an attack on an elderly man. Photo / file

Police say an elderly man was assaulted in Matapihi.

A police spokesman said police were called following reports of a man yelling at a Matapihi address about 3.20pm yesterday.An elderly man had allegedly been struck in the stomach by a person carrying what appeared to be a chair leg, the spokeswoman said. He did not require medical treatment.

The elderly man's car was also allegedly damaged.

A 48-year-old man has been arrested and will appear in court today facing a charge of aggravated burglary.