A man has been charged over an incident that left another man requiring surgery to repair his broken jaw in central Wellington.
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The man, a 19-year-old local student, was seriously injured in an assault outside Readings Cinema, Courtenay Place, on 8th November 2015.
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The victim was walking with a friend when he was knocked to the ground and assaulted further. He required surgery and the installation of a metal plate to repair the damage to his jaw.
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On Friday 22nd January 2016 Police arrested and charged a 19-year-old male with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
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He was remanded in custody and appeared in the Wellington District Court on Tuesday.
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Constable Oliver CRELLIN of the Wellington Criminal Investigation Branch says, “This was an unprovoked and violent attack on a member of the public enjoying the Wellington nightlife. Police would like to thank the assistance provided by the public in enabling the identification of those involved.”