Man critical after alleged assault in Tararua's Norsewood
A man is in critical condition after an alleged assault in Norsewood, New Zealand. Police are currently investigating the incident and seeking information regarding a vehicle that fled the scene.
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Violent crime incidents in small communities often require significant local police resources and community cooperation to resolve.
<p>A man has been airlifted to hospital in a critical condition following an alleged assault in Tararua's Norsewood this morning.</p> <p>Emergency services were called to the side of State Highway 2 north of Kopua Rd around 10.30am following reports of disorder, Sergeant Ryan Harrison said.</p> <p>The alleged offenders left the scene in a vehicle.
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