Author Archive: David Clarkson
Eight-year-old boys shot with airgun
Police began inquiries after teachers noticed small bruises on the legs of twin boys aged eight, a day after they had both been shot with an air gun.
Christmas Day murder charge denied
Franchesca Kororia Borell has denied the murder of 25-year-old Hardeep Singh who was allegedly stabbed in an incident on Christmas Day.
Woman believed business associate tried to run her down
A Christchurch engineering firm owner has been ordered to pay $2500 to a former business associate who believes he tried to run her down in a company vehicle.
Lawyer objects to police ‘interference’ in tenancy
A lawyer has taken issue with police “interference” in a man’s new tenancy agreement after he was charged with assaulting two neighbours.
Suppression lifts on Alexandra indecency accused
Name suppression has lapsed for a Woodend man charged with indecently assaulting a girl at an Alexandra school holiday programme in January.
Tourists carjacked by drunk teenager
Two European tourists were punched and kicked by 17-year-old Rahiri Tai in a Riccarton Road carjacking.
Test on white powder sinks drugs case
Police have dropped a drugs charge against a Hornby man who has always maintained the white powder they found on him was a sports supplement.
Friend repaid debt with forged money
Police have dropped charges after accepting that a Redwood man may not have known that three $100 notes he used at Christchurch shops were forgeries.
Community work for thefts by speedway official
Westport’s Sunset Speedway has been repaid all the $6638 that its voluntary treasurer stole over four months last year.
Custody remand after court room strip
A 32-year-old man stripped naked in Christchurch’s main court when he appeared on rape and sexual violation charges.
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