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Teenagers charged over crash that critically injured Manawatū police officer

Youths charged in connection with a crash that left a Manawatū police officer critically injured have appeared in court.

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A group of teenagers have been charged over a crash that critically injured a police officer in the Manawatū region. The officer remains unconscious and on a ventilator in Wellington Hospital. The teenagers appeared in court, with decisions about their naming and whether they face adult charges constrained by youth justice legislation.

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NZ Herald

Why teens charged with critically injuring Manawatū cop likely won’t be named – or sent to adult court

The decisions around how to deal with them are tightly constrained by legislation.

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NZ Herald

Youths charged over crash that critically injured Manawatū cop appear in court

The officer remains unconscious and on a ventilator in Wellington Hospital.

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Newstalk ZB

Youths charged over crash that critically injured Manawatū cop appear in court

The teenagers charged over a crash that has left a young policeman fighting for his life have appeared in court.

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