25 Nov 2014

More arrests over robbery, attack

4:54 pm on 25 November 2014

Two more people have been arrested over an assault and robbery in Palmerston North last month that left a man in a serious condition.

Police said the man was punched to the ground in King Street on the night of 15 November.

A 19-year-old man went to police yesterday afternoon, while a 38-year-old woman was arrested this morning.

Police said they been charged with attempting to cause grievous bodily harm. The woman was also charged with aggravated robbery. Both were due to appear in court today.

A 21-year-old man was arrested last Friday and police said they are tracking down a fourth person.

Police have appealed to the public for any information about the attack.