Three charged in Northland over alleged assault at Whangārei home on Thursday night

Police say a man escaped an alleged assault on Thursday evening by locking himself in his vehicle. Photo / NZME

A man reportedly injured during an assault at his Whangārei property last night managed to escape by locking himself inside his vehicle, police say.

A man living at an Old Parua Bay Rd property in Abbey Caves phoned police just after 8pm.

Shane Pilmer, Detective Senior Sergeant of Whangārei CIB, said the man told police he was being assaulted by two men.

“The victim has numerous injuries, and he managed to get to his vehicle and secure himself inside.”

Police arrived and made several arrests at the scene. Pilmer said three people were charged.

Hato Hone St John said the man was transported to Whangārei Hospital by ambulance in a moderate condition.

Two men, aged 67 and 52, and a 68-year-old woman were jointly charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.

They were due to appear in the Whangārei District Court today.

Brodie Stone covers crime and emergency for the Northern Advocate. She has spent most of her life in Whangārei and is passionate about delving into issues that matter to Northlanders and beyond.