Man facing multiple charges after alleged assault and motorway pursuit

Wednesday 16 July 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 16 Jul 2025, 11:27am

A 34-year-old man is facing several charges following an alleged assault and vehicle theft in Māngere on Tuesday. The suspect reportedly drove the stolen car the wrong way on Auckland's motorway network, causing minor collisions before being apprehended. He is currently under police guard at Middlemore Hospital.

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1. StuffWed 16 Jul 2025, 9:53am

   Man facing at least six charges after alleged assault, vehicle theft and pursuit through Auckland motorway (opens in new tab)

2. RNZWed 16 Jul 2025, 10:35am

   Man faces assault, theft and driving charges after Auckland motorway pursuit (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsWed 16 Jul 2025, 11:27am

   'Good fortune' no-one hurt by driver’s alleged actions - police (opens in new tab)