Diversion granted over raceway assault
The diversion scheme for first offenders has been granted to a man charged over an assault at Riccarton Park Racecourse during New Zealand Cup and Show Week.
Police said at the time that the victim – apparently “king hit” in an incident likely fuelled by alcohol – had requested diversion for his attacker.
Hayden Shane Winter, a 21-year-old electrician from Bishopdale was charged with assault and was remanded for the police to consider the diversion scheme, which allowed first offenders to avoid a conviction. The assault occurred on November 14.
Usually, they have to apologise to the victim, rectify any damage, do some community service, or pay a donation.
Once the police signal that the diversion requirements have been met, the case is dropped at court. The Christchurch District Court indicated that diversion had been granted and Winter had been discharged this week.
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