Man charged after assault and robbery of elderly tourists in Hobsonville

Tuesday 26 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 26 Aug 2025, 9:13am

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A 23-year-old man has been charged after handing himself into police following an assault and robbery outside a Hobsonville supermarket. The incident occurred last Wednesday morning and involved two elderly tourists. The suspect surrendered at the Henderson Police Station following a police appeal.

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1. 1NewsTue 26 Aug 2025, 8:26am

   Man charged after 'terrifying' assault on holidaymakers outside supermarket (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldTue 26 Aug 2025, 9:13am

   Man charged after attack on elderly tourists in Hobsonville (opens in new tab)