Man arrested after attempted carjacking in Auckland

Man arrested after attempted carjacking in Auckland

A man is facing charges including assault with intent to rob and possession of an offensive weapon following an incident in Auckland early this morning. File photo supplied An Auckland man is facing serious charges after a dangerous dash across the city and attempting to steal two vehicles, police say. The man’s hatchback had come to police attention due to its manner of driving just before 3am today, November 28. Senior sergeant Steve Albrey, C…

Auckland man arrested after high-speed chase, two attempted carjackings across city

An Auckland man has been taken into custody after a dangerous early-morning rampage that saw him flee police, drive at excessive speeds across the city, and attempt to carjack two motorists. Police say the incident began shortly before 3am when a hatchback drew attention in Papatoetoe due to its manner of driving. A patrol attempted to stop the vehicle on Allenby Road, but the driver allegedly fled at high speed. Officers did not pursue, instead…