Photo / New Zealand PoliceA Good Samaritan who intervened to stop a brutal beating in Auckland has been recognised by police for his bravery. His actions, which resulted in him being attacked when the offender then turned on him, have been praised by police who say he stopped a defenceless woman from suffering any further harm. But with the attacker's attention fixed on the then 57-year-old Ropiha, the woman was able to run to other bystanders for help. Ropiha also said he wanted to emphasise he knew the offender also needed help and he hoped he got it. Superintendent Jill Rogers, Counties Manukau District Commander, said police wanted to acknowledge the bravery shown by Ropiha when he intervened in the incident in June last year.

Source: New Zealand Herald November 20, 2020 01:30 UTC