Alleged home invader hands himself in to police

A scene guard and a Napier detective at the Ahuriri property where a serious home invasion took place. Photo / Paul Taylor

A man being sought in connection with a home invasion attack on an elderly couple in Ahuriri on Monday night has handed himself in to police.

Napier CIB Detective Glen Burrell said the man, who was known to the couple, walked into the Napier Police Station about 1pm yesterday, identified himself, and was accordingly arrested and charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.

It is understood he was taken to the station by his partner - a legal representative arrived a short time later.

He was held in custody on the wounding charge although further charges were likely. He is scheduled to appear in the Napier District Court today.

He had been identified at the scene of the incident at the Bull St property that left a man in his 60s with a fractured skull and lacerations. The man's wife was also injured, but had been discharged from hospital after receiving treatment.

Mr Burrell said the injured man had left hospital yesterday and was recovering with family.

"It is a testament to his character - especially after having seen his injuries," Mr Burrell said, adding that the house where the attack took place revealed the violence which had been unleashed.

Apart from smashed glass doors and windows the interior had been left in an "horrific" state, Mr Burrell said.