Two people who fled from police along State Highway 5 after a serious assault in Bay View, Napier, were later found and arrested in Taupō. Photo / NZME
Two people who fled from police along State Highway 5 after a serious assault in Bay View, Napier, were later found and arrested in Taupō. Photo / NZME
Two people who fled after an assault in Bay View, near Napier, have been charged after being found in Taupō.
The pair were in a vehicle that failed to stop for police on Monday, leading to a large police presence along State Highway 5 between Napier and Taupo.
The carwas abandoned on SH5 near Taupō's Mountain Rd. The driver and passenger fled on foot into the bush.
A police search found the passenger and the alleged driver was spotted by a member of the public who saw him running along a street in Bonshaw Park, Taupō, just after 7pm that night.
The two were arrested and inquiries were ongoing, the spokeswoman said.
A 27-year-old man was charged with failing to stop when followed by red and blue flashing lights and is expected to appear in the Taupō District Court tomorrow.
The passenger, a 32-year-old man, was charged with possessing cannabis.
The police spokeswoman said the victim of the assault did not appear to have needed medical attention.
