Police have arrested two youths in relation to an assault in Masterton yesterday.
At around 4.30pm two people attempted to steal a quad bike from a rural property in Skeets Rd.
They were interrupted by the bike's owner and a fight took place which left one person with moderate injuries.
The two youths appeared in Masterton Youth Court today charged jointly with aggravated burglary and wounding.
A police spokesperson said this was a confronting situation for the property owner and his immediate reaction was to defend himself and his property.
