Green Party co-leader James Shaw. Photo: Gregor RichardsonA man has been charged with injuring with intent to injure after Green Party co-leader James Shaw was attacked on the street this morning. Mr Shaw suffered a black eye, bloody nose and lacerations to his face in the assault on Glenmore St in Kelburn about 7.50am. Mr Shaw has given police a detailed statement, and they are asking for any witnesses to come forward. His visibly-shaken Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson told media this afternoon that the attacker seemed to know who Mr Shaw was, calling out his name.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 13, 2019 22:07 UTC