Huntly man charged with attempting to abduct girl and committing indecent acts

Police are appealing for help from public after a man was charged with attempting to abduct a girl in Hamilton. Photo / Wayne Drought

A 27-year-old Huntly man who kidnapped a 4-year-old girl outside her home but pushed her out of his car when her mum took chase has appeared at Hamilton District Court this afternoon.

The man, who has been granted interim name suppression, faces seven charges including kidnapping the young Hamilton girl.

He also faces four charges of committing an indecent act and two charges of showing pornographic images in a public place.

He has been remanded in custody until his next appearance, when he may apply for electronic bail. He did not enter a plea.

Police began investigating after he grabbed the young girl on October 5, and he was arrested on Monday.

He will next appear on November 27.

Hamilton Police still want to hear from anyone whose child has been the victim of an indecent incident in Hamilton involving a man driving a white car.

They asked for anyone with information to contact Detective Constable Rhiannon Jones on 021 930 204.