Man arrested after violent Papatoetoe assault leaves woman seriously injured

Wednesday 28 May 2025 · 4 outlets · 5 reports · updated Wed 28 May 2025, 4:27pm

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A 25-year-old man has been arrested following a violent assault on a woman in Papatoetoe on 9 May. The incident occurred on Sutton Crescent after an argument between the pair. The victim suffered a serious head injury, and the suspect is due to appear in Manukau District Court this Thursday.

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1. StuffWed 28 May 2025, 9:00am

   Who is this man? Police seek help after woman attacked with ‘extreme force’ on Auckland street (opens in new tab)

   • Man arrested over Papatoetoe assault after police release CCTV images (opens in new tab) Wed 28 May 2025, 4:27pm
2. NZ HeraldWed 28 May 2025, 9:15am

   Images released of suspect in violent South Auckland street assault (opens in new tab)

3. RNZWed 28 May 2025, 10:02am

   Hunt on after 'violent' assault on woman in Auckland's Papatoetoe (opens in new tab)

4. 1NewsWed 28 May 2025, 10:38am

   'Extreme violence' – police seek man accused of assaulting woman in Auckland (opens in new tab)