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The 14-year-old boy charged over an assault in Taupo will remain in custody until his next appearance in February.
The boy appeared in the Rotorua Youth Court this morning.pepeHe has been charged with wounding with intent and aggravated assault, over an attack on a 17-year-old girl who was allegedly hit over the head 12 times with a jagged rock.
The teenager was arrested by the homicide team investigating the fatal bashing of 26-year-old Scottish tourist Karen Aim in Taupo.
They emphasise the investigation into her death remains unsolved.
- NEWSTALK ZB
