Epsom attacks court case

The story so far

A 49-year-old man was arrested after a series of violent incidents in Epsom in which a woman was assaulted, her car was stolen, cyclists were hit and a dog was killed.^{5 Aug} Five people were injured, including three Auckland Grammar School students, and one person was in a critical condition.^{5 Aug} The man was charged with 14 offences, which included assaulting a jogger and a carjacking, and he was not present at his first Auckland District Court hearing.^{6 Aug} Later stories refer to 17 charges, and the man made his first court appearance by video link with interim name suppression in place.^{7, 10 Aug} The Auckland Grammar student hit by the stolen vehicle stayed in a critical condition for more than a week, and a woman injured in the attacks was re-hospitalised with seizures linked to a head injury.^{7, 14 Aug}

Latest

The cyclist who had been in a critical condition was reported to be conscious and talking.^{17 Aug} Name suppression has since lapsed, and the man, who faces charges including wounding with intent and dangerous driving, has pleaded not guilty and remains in custody.^{4 Sep}

Key moments

1. 5 AugA man is arrested after attacks, a carjacking and a dog's death in Epsom.
2. 6 AugThe man is charged with 14 offences but is absent from his court hearing.
3. 10 AugThe accused appears by video link facing 17 charges, with interim name suppression.
4. 14 AugA woman is re-hospitalised with seizures linked to a head injury.
5. 17 AugThe critically injured student cyclist is now conscious and talking.
6. 4 SepName suppression ends; the accused pleads not guilty and remains in custody.

Written from the stories below; each sentence links to its sources.