Auckland axe attacker deported to China after leaving mental health clinic
A man who attacked people with an axe in Auckland was deported to China less than six weeks after being allowed to leave a specialist mental health clinic.
A man was deported to China following an incident in Auckland involving an axe. He had been in a specialist mental health clinic but was permitted to leave. The deportation occurred shortly after relevant agencies met to discuss the case.
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Auckland axe attacker quietly deported to China
The man was allowed to leave New Zealand's specialist mental health clinic, a year after a judge ruled he should be detained there.
NZ Herald
Auckland axe attacker quietly deported to China
Fanrong Meng was deported to China less than six weeks after agencies met.