Two youths charged after serious assault in Invercargill Queens Park
Wednesday 7 October 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated 
Two youths have been arrested and charged following a serious assault on a minor in Invercargill's Queens Park last Friday. The charges include aggravated robbery, indecent assault, kidnapping, and wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. One youth faces an additional charge of theft.
Key facts
5 facts
- Two youths arrested for assault in Queens Park, Invercargill
- Charges include aggravated robbery, indecent assault, kidnapping, and wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm
- One youth faces an additional theft charge
- Next court appearance scheduled for 23 October
- Assault occurred last Friday
The full story
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Two youths have been arrested and charged following a serious assault on a minor in Invercargill’s Queens Park last Friday. Both individuals face charges of aggravated robbery, indecent assault, kidnapping, and wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. One of the youths also faces a charge of theft.
The youths appeared in the Invercargill Youth Court on Wednesday. They are scheduled to reappear in court on 23 October.
Detective Sergeant Mark McCloy stated that further charges are being considered. He noted that the arrests were not related to a series of assaults that occurred in Invercargill earlier this year.
Where reports differ
- One report states the youths appeared in court on Wednesday, while another refers to the appearance as occurring today.
Compiled from reports by The Press, NZ Herald and Stuff.
