Three men arrested after Wellington woman was attacked in September

Wednesday 4 November 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 4 Nov, 7:20am

Three men have been arrested following an alleged armed attack on a woman in Mount Victoria on 9 September. The woman was wounded while putting out her rubbish bins on Austin Street when two men allegedly drew weapons. Two of the arrested men face firearms and drug charges.

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1. StuffWed 4 Nov, 6:56am

   Three arrested after woman attacked while putting out rubbish bins (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsWed 4 Nov, 7:18am

   Wellington woman attacked while putting out rubbish bins (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldWed 4 Nov, 7:20am

   Mt Victoria assault: Three men charged over alleged attack on woman (opens in new tab)