Home / New Zealand'Dangerous' man wanted by policeBay of Plenty Times25 Sep, 2018 03:44 AMQuick ReadSubscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Sign in hereListening to articles is free for open-access content—explore other articles or learn more about text-to-speech.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditJoel Matiu is wanted by police. Photo / SuppliedJoel Matiu is wanted by police. Photo / SuppliedTauranga police are looking for a man considered to be dangerous after a serious assault.Detective Sergeant Lou Curragh said Joel Ross Matiu has a warrant for his arrest for injuring with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. The warrant is in relation to a serious assault in Merivale on Saturday. The 26-year-old has links to the wider Western Bay of Plenty, Rotorua, and Matamata areas.He is considered dangerous and should not be approached, Curragh said.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.Anyone who sees Matiu is asked to call 111 immediately.Alternatively, anyone with information that may help police locate him can call Tauranga police on (07) 577 4300, or Crimestoppers (anonymously if necessary) on 0800 555 111.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditLatest from New ZealandNew Zealand'I felt really duped': Senior police manager alleges bullying and 'boys' club' cultureWellington'Peace of mind': New radar to enhance weather monitoring in NelsonNew ZealandNZ follows UK in condemning Russian cyber attacksSponsoredSolar bat monitors uncover secrets of Auckland’s night skyAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.