Four young men have been arrested after an elderly woman and her daughter were injured during a car-jacking in New Plymouth. The incident led to a more than 40km pursuit, during which four police cars were damaged yesterday. It was slowed by road spikes about 40km away near Pungarehu, before stopping in Rahotu. The 72-year-old woman and her 48-year-old daughter who were pulled from the car were taken to hospital with abrasions and cuts. Investigations into the incident were ongoing and police have asked any witnesses with information to call New Plymouth Police on (06) 759-5500.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 10, 2018 01:52 UTC