Police investigating a family violence-related assault on Fairy Springs Rd want to hear from witnesses, including members of the public who intervened in the incident.
Cries for help woke residents of Fairy Springs Rd, near the intersection of Kea St in the early hours of Sunday morning.
A man has been arrested and appeared in the Whanganui District Court this morning charged with assault with intent to injure.
During the assault, a member of the public intervened and prevented the assault from continuing. A vehicle, described as a white vehicle, also pulled up and offered assistance. The occupants are described as male Caucasians in their late teens to early 20s.
Police would like to speak to the occupants of that vehicle, and any other witnesses to the assault.