Teens charged over Kelvin Heights assaults
Two teenagers have been arrested and charged with serious offences after assaults in a Queenstown park.
The assaults were carried out in Jardine Park next to upmarket neighbourhood, Kelvin Heights, last Sunday, 23 and Tuesday, 25 February.
They left victims needing hospital treatment for injuries.
Police executed a search warrant this Wednesday, 26 February, at a Queenstown address.
"Two young males have been charged with aggravated burglary, threats to kill, assault with a weapon and possession of an offensive weapon," Inspector Paula Enoka says.
"Both males have also been charged with burglary following a burglary in the area earlier in February."
The pair are set to appear in the Queenstown Youth Court on 12 March.
"Police are still seeking any further information in relation to these young people, and appealing to anyone who has been the victim of their offending," Enoka says.
"We are also seeking information in relation to any suspicious activity in the Jardine Park area over the last week."
Please contact Police on 105, either by calling or making a report online here and quote the reference number 250224/8050.
Information can be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
