Police arrested an 18-year-old man after a woman was assaulted and robbed in central Christchurch. Stock photo / Bevan Conley
A woman walking to her car in central Christchurch has been assaulted and then robbed.
Christchurch Metro response manager Senior Sergeant Paul Reeves said a man had been arrested following the serious assault.
Police were called to Hagley Park at about 10.30 last night after reports a woman was assaulted by a man while walking to her car.
After robbing her the man ran off.
Police arrested the alleged offender in the area a short time later.
The woman was taken to hospital following the assault and was treated for her injuries.
An 18-year-old man has been charged with aggravated robbery and a number of other charges in relation to the incident and is due to appear in the Christchurch District Court this morning.
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