Man who allegedly attacked 95-year-old at Auckland ATM on Christmas Eve arrested

A 95-year-old man was attacked and robbed at an Auckland ATM machine on Christmas Eve. Photo / NZ Herald

A 95-year-old man was attacked and robbed after he withdrew cash from a suburban Auckland ATM on Christmas Eve.

Police have now made an arrest and a 23-year-old will appear in the Auckland District Court charged with aggravated robbery.

A police spokesperson said the 95-year-old was confronted by the younger man soon after withdrawing cash from an ATM in Royal Oak on December 24.

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The pensioner was assaulted and the younger man fled with the cash.

The victim suffered moderate injuries.

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Police have been looking for the attacker since and an arrest was made last night.

It is understood after police identified the 23-year-old they watched his home address, then followed and arrested him after he left in his vehicle.

A 23-year-old man will appear in the Auckland District Court on January 14.

"As the matter is before the courts, police are not in a position to comment further."