Hammer attack suspect caught

A man who allegedly attacked a woman with a hammer has been caught by police and charged with using a firearm against a law enforcement officer.

A 52-year-old man has appeared in Blenheim District Court earlier today facing three charges; injuring with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, possession of cannabis and using a firearm against a law enforcement officer.

The man, who was caught by police yesterday evening sustained dog bites during the arrest and was taken to Wairau Hospital for treatment.

Police are thanking the public for information that led to the man’s arrest.

The victim was camping at the popular beauty spot when she was allegedly attacked and knocked unconscious on Monday morning.

She was taken to Wairau Hospital. A Te Whatu Ora Marlborough spokesperson says the patient was in a stable condition and able to be discharged from the Emergency Department on Monday evening.

The man has been remanded in custody to reappear in court on 31 July.