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A man wanted by police over an alleged assault and arson in Plimmerton, north of Wellington, was found hiding in a Tokoroa house early this morning.
Warrants to arrest Graham Adrian Rae, 37, on one charge of injuring with intent to injure and one of arson were issued last week.
Constable Damian Doocey, of Porirua police, said police in Tokoroa, Hamilton and Rotorua executed several search warrants overnight.
Rae was to appear in Tokoroa District Court today, with police seeking a remand to the Porirua court.
- NZPA