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An elderly woman has been slashed with a knife wielded by an intruder during a home invasion in Gisborne.
Police say two elderly sisters disturbed a man in their home at around 3am. The would-be burglar cut one of the women with a knife during a struggle.
Neighbours heard screaming and alerted police.
A police dog team arrested a 41-year-old man, who has been charged with aggravated burglary and wounding.
The woman has been treated in Gisborne Hospital for what is described as a superficial wound to one of her hands.
- NEWSTALK ZB
