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Police have arrested a man for the sexual assault of an 18-year-old woman in New Plymouth on New Year's Day.
The 20-year-old New Plymouth man was arrested yesterday after police searched his home.
Detective Sergeant Debra Gower said a variety of items were seized in the search, including an imitation handgun.
The man will appear in New Plymouth District Court today on "numerous charges" including sexual violation, abduction and firearms offences. Police will oppose bail, Ms Gower said.
The man is alleged to have sexually assaulted the woman at gunpoint near the Fitzroy Golf Club.
- NZPA
