Woman has glass in eyes after assault

A Kaikohe woman is undergoing extensive surgery to remove glass from her eyes after her partner allegedly slammed a large fence post through a car window into her face.

Kaikohe police Detective Sergeant Mike Foster said police were called to the domestic incident about 6.30am on Monday. The woman was taken to Whangarei Hospital for surgery to remove glass embedded in her eyes.

A 40-year-old man has been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.

- NORTHERN ADVOCATE (WHANGAREI)