Teen accused of assaulting 1-year-old, stabbing woman

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A 17-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly assaulting a 1-year-old child and stabbing a 26-year-old woman with a fork in Kaikohe overnight.

Northland police Inspector Clifford Paxton said the child sustained a broken arm and bruising to the head.

The 17-year-old male is to appear in the Kaikohe District Court today to face charges also relating to previous domestic violence incidents, including male assaults female, assault with intent to injure, wounds with intent to injure and threatens to kill.

- NZHERALD STAFF