Fourth arrest over hit-and-run

Detectives investigating a hit-and run that left a Tokoroa schoolboy fighting for his life have made a fourth arrest.

A 19-year-old man was arrested today and charged with assault and accessory after the fact following the attack on 15-year-old Seth Tura last Saturday.

Eighteen-year-old Dion Hugh Bolt was arrested the next day and charged with attempted murder after allegedly chasing and running down Seth with a 4WD.

Bolt is due to reappear in court on September 25.

A 17-year-old man from Mangakino and an 18-year-old Rotorua man were arrested and charged with assault yesterday and appeared in court today.

Officer in charge Detective Sergeant Kevan Verry said today the arrests had come about because of the tenacity and professionalism of the detectives involved in the investigation as well as the support provided by the Tokoroa community.

Further arrests were not expected. However it was likely further charges would be laid against those arrested.

Mr Verry said Seth remained in a serious condition in Waikato Hospital and his recovery was expected to be lengthy.

- NZPA