Police cordoned off a section of Te Marae o Hine / The Square to investigate an alleged assault on Friday. An investigation into an alleged assault in central Palmerston North has found no offending took place. Police cordoned off the corner of Te Marae o Hine / The Square near the duck pond on Friday after being called to an alleged assault at 6.30am that day. READ MORE:* Early-morning assault in central Palmerston North* Circumstances of man's death still unknown despite presence of closed circuit cameras* Friends farewell man whose body was found in central Palmerston NorthPalmerston North City Council confirmed a police investigations was taking place, and that CCTV cameras in the area were working. According to court documents, a Manawatū woman was arrested in August and September for making false allegations.

Source: Stuff October 07, 2021 00:11 UTC