Six arrested after intruder attack on sleeping person in New Plymouth

Monday 3 August 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Mon 3 Aug, 9:56am

Six people have been arrested following an aggravated burglary in Spotswood, New Plymouth, where an occupant was seriously injured while sleeping. Police tracked a vehicle linked to the incident to Hamilton, where four individuals were apprehended.

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1. 1NewsMon 3 Aug, 7:28am

   Six arrested after intruders attack sleeping person in New Plymouth home (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldMon 3 Aug, 8:03am

   Person attacked while they slept at home in Spotswood, New Plymouth (opens in new tab)

3. Waikato TimesMon 3 Aug, 9:56am

   In brief: Four arrested in Hamilton after New Plymouth home invasion (opens in new tab)