A man is due to appear in court today after allegedly assaulting a woman in Ōpōtiki overnight.
Police were notified of the assault on Ohiwa Harbour Road, at around 10:30pm last night.
Eastern Bay of Plenty Area Investigations Manager, Detective Senior Sergeant Paul Wilson said when Police arrived, enquiries were made to locate the alleged offender.
A man was arrested after being located on Phoenix Drive in Whakatāne shortly after 12:30am.
The 34 year old man is due to appear in the Whakatāne District Court today, charged with abduction, wounding with reckless disregard and assault with intent to commit sexual violation, indecent assault, and strangulation.
Detective Senior Sergeant Paul Wilson said "The victim is understandably extremely shaken and has sustained moderate injuries following the assault."
He said Police are offering her all the necessary support.
Police also conducted a a scene examination on Ohiwa Harbour Road today.
Wilson said "We understand the community will be shaken following this incident, and Police will conduct reassurance patrols in the area."
"Our initial enquiries suggest this is an isolated incident, and there is not believed to be any further risk to the public," he said.
Investigations are ongoing.
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