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Man due in court on kidnapping, assault charges

16:30 pm on 12 April 2023

A Waikato man is due in court on charges of assault and kidnapping following an incident in Ngāruawāhia over the weekend. Photo: 123RF

A Waikato man faces several charges, following an alleged kidnapping.

Detective Sergeant Simon Evans said police had made extensive enquiries following an incident on Great South Road in Ngāruawāhia on Saturday night.

A 28-year-old man has been arrested in relation to the incident and is due to appear in Hamilton District Court tomorrow.

He has been charged with assault and kidnapping.