Teenager undergoes surgery after hammer attack in Dunedin road rage incident

Thursday 30 January 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Thu 30 Jan 2025, 1:39pm

A 16-year-old boy is in Dunedin Hospital undergoing surgery after being struck in the head with a hammer. The attack followed a vehicle collision on Wednesday afternoon in Mornington. Police have arrested another 16-year-old male in connection with the incident.

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1. StuffThu 30 Jan 2025, 10:36am

   Teen struck with hammer in road rage incident (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesThu 30 Jan 2025, 11:49am

   Teen smashed with hammer after road-rage incident (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldThu 30 Jan 2025, 1:05pm

   Teenager undergoes head surgery after hammer attack in Dunedin road-rage incident (opens in new tab)

4. RNZThu 30 Jan 2025, 1:39pm

   Teen struck with hammer after road rage incident in Dunedin (opens in new tab)