Home / Bay of Plenty TimesIdentity of accused stabber suppressedBay of Plenty Times1 Dec, 2014 09:30 PMQuick ReadSubscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Sign in hereListening to articles is free for open-access content—explore other articles or learn more about text-to-speech.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditThe identity of a Mount Maunganui man charged with a serious wounding offence after the stabbing of a man in Ohauiti Rd on Sunday has been suppressed. The defendant, aged 36, faced a charge of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm when he appeared in Tauranga District Court today. This is a charge which attracts a maximum sentence of 14-years in prison.The man stabbed on Ohauiti Rd on Sunday was taken to hospital with minor stab wounds.The man's lawyer Paul Mabey QC asked Judge Peter Rollo to suppress the defendant's identity.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.Mr Mabey said police consented to the request.Judge Rollo ordered interim name suppression and any other identifying details to be suppressed, and remanded the accused man in custody by consent without plea.The defendant will next appear in Tauranga District Court on December 16.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditLatest from Bay of Plenty TimesBay of Plenty TimesECE reliever described child exploitation material as 'grossly beautiful'Bay of Plenty TimesSerious crash closes road, one injuredBay of Plenty TimesFire crews rescue driver from car that hit buildingSponsoredSolar bat monitors uncover secrets of Auckland’s night skyAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
