Prominent sportsman faces multiple charges after police dog incident
A high-profile sportsman has appeared in Wellington District Court facing charges including assault and injuring a police dog following a dispute.
A prominent New Zealand sportsman has appeared in Wellington District Court after an alleged incident that ended with him being bitten by a police dog. The dispute reportedly involved a taxi fare. He faces multiple charges including assault with intent to injure, injuring a police dog, resisting police, and causing loss by deception.
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NZ Herald
Prominent sportsman due in Wellington court after being bitten by police dog
The sports star faces multiple charges including injuring a police dog.
RNZ
High-profile sports person bitten by police dog, faces series of charges
The man is to appear in Wellington District Court today facing charges including resisting police and assault with intent to injure.
Stuff
High-profile Kiwi sportsman to appear in court over alleged assault
The man faces charges of assault with intent to injure, injuring a police dog, resisting police, and causing loss by deception.
1News
High-profile sports person bitten by police dog, faces series of charges
The high profile sportsman would face charges including resisting police in an incident where the man was bitten by a police dog.
RNZ
High-profile sportsperson bitten by police dog, faces series of charges
The man is to appear in Wellington District Court today facing charges including assault with intent to injure and injuring a police dog.
Otago Daily Times
High-profile sportsman bitten by police dog due in court
Newstalk ZB
'Piss off': Female relative shoves reporter as prominent sportsman appears in court
A prominent sportsman has appeared in court after an alleged dispute over a $36 taxi fare ended with him getting bitten by a police dog.
Newstalk ZB
Prominent sportsman appears in Wellington court after being bitten by police dog
A prominent sportsman has appeared in court after an alleged dispute over a $36 taxi fare ended with him getting bitten by a police dog.