Nelson man charged after spade attack By Patrice Dougan Assistant Chief of Staff · APNZ ·
23 Dec, 2013 07:46 PM Quick Read
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Save Share this article Copy Link Email Facebook Twitter/X LinkedIn Reddit A Nelson man has been arrested and charged with hitting another man over the head with a spade.
The assault took place during a fight in the early hours of last Friday on New St in the city.
A 34-year-old man has now been charged with wounding with intent to
cause grievous bodily harm and theft, police said today.
He will appear in Nelson District Court on January 6.
The victim, who has not been named, has been released from hospital after being treated for a large wound to his head.