Man jailed for violent assault on woman over meth pipe
Wednesday 29 October 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated 
Kole Stratford was sentenced in the Nelson District Court following a violent assault on a woman. The attack, which was fuelled by alcohol and drugs, involved head-butting, slamming the victim's hand in a car door, and kicking her. Stratford also faced additional drug charges laid while on bail.
