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Mathew David Linch jailed for assaulting Nelson woman over rent dispute

NZ HeraldRNZTuesday 21 October 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated
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Mathew David Linch has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison for hitting and strangling a woman in Nelson. The assault occurred during a violent argument regarding unpaid rent. Linch also reportedly threatened to burn down a house and later attempted to pull the woman from a car while on bail.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Tue 21 Oct 2025, 5:00pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 3 hours
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    Mathew David Linch jailed for strangling, assaulting Nelson woman over rent dispute (opens in new tab)

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    Man jailed for strangling, assaulting woman over rent dispute (opens in new tab)