Home / New ZealandTeenager charged over attack on elderly Waikanae coupleNZME.11 Dec, 2014 11:35 PMQuick ReadSubscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Sign in hereListening to articles is free for open-access content—explore other articles or learn more about text-to-speech.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditThe house where an elderly couple were the victims of a home invasion. Photo / Mark MitchellThe house where an elderly couple were the victims of a home invasion. Photo / Mark MitchellA 17-year-old youth has been charged over an attack on an elderly Waikanae couple this week.The couple were assaulted in their home and had their car stolen in the attack.They remain in hospital in stable condition. Police said today a 17-year-old youth with two charges of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and two charges of burglary. He was also charged over another burglary nearby earlier in the evening.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.The youth is due to appear in Porirua District Court this afternoon.Senior Sergeant Grant Ferguson said the incident had caused significant concern in the local community and police were pleased to have it resolved swiftly.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditLatest from New ZealandAucklandBus crashes into Silverdale liquor store, two injured16 Sep 10:10 AMCrimeChristchurch man faces weapon charge after fatal police shooting16 Sep 08:49 AMNew Zealand'I moved because I wanted life': Cancer patient on why she left NZ16 Sep 08:13 AMSponsoredKiwi campaign keeps on giving07 Sep 12:00 PMAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
