Man attacked and robbed on Wellsford's main street

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A man was attacked and robbed on a Wellsford main street by three men on Monday.

The local man suffered bruising to his face and head and had his jacket stolen during the attack, which happened about 9.30am, Inspector Mark Fergus said.

"The violent and sustained assault was [allegedly] carried out by three local men and in full view of the public.

"This morning as a result of evidence gathered after the assault, police from around Auckland conducted search warrants at a number of Wellsford addresses and have arrested three Wellsford residents in relation to the assault."

The men were charged with aggravated robbery and unlawful assembly and would appear today at North Shore District Court, Mr Fergus said.

One of the men also faced charges for unlawfully possessing a firearm.

The attack caused great concern within the community and caused locals to come forward to support the police with their enquiries, Mr Fergus said.

"These arrests show partnership and support between the Police and local residents, who together want violence out of their community.

"Police have acted swiftly to identify and arrest the men responsible for this assault."