Man arrested for indecent assault of young girl at Manukau park

rnz.co.nz October 31, 2024, 11:01 PM UTC

A man has been arrested following the indecent assault of a young girl at Aronia Park in Manukau last week. The incident occurred around 8 p.m. when the suspect approached the girl and offered to walk her home. After the assault, the girl screamed for help, prompting a neighbor to call the police. Authorities have thanked the public for providing information that led to the arrest, and charges are being considered. Local schools were not informed about the incident until after it was reported in the media. School officials expressed concern over the lack of communication regarding the safety of children in the area.


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