Charges laid after alleged early-morning assault in Whangārei

A person has been left with "a range of injuries" after an alleged assault in Whangārei in the early hours of this morning. Photo / NZME

An 18-year-old man has been charged with assault with a weapon after a woman received a range of injuries in central Whangārei.

The woman was reportedly assaulted on a section of Walton St about 1.30am on Friday.

Detective Senior Sergeant Michelle Harris of the Whangārei Criminal Investigation Branch said the woman required medical attention for her injuries.

She reportedly approached the Whangārei Police Station after the incident.

The 18-year-old was arrested and charged with assault with a weapon later on Friday.

Harris said on Friday that other charges were still pending.

Although police were still investigating, they were not seeking anyone else, she said.

The 18-year-old was due to appear in Whangārei District Court yesterday.

Anyone with information that could assist police was asked to update online or by calling 105 and quoting file number 250704/0640.

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.