Facing robbery, driving charges

The victim of a gang fight who allegedly punched and kicked a Good Samaritan, and then stole his car, has been arrested by Dunedin police.

A 26-year-old man has been charged with robbery and driving while disqualified, and was expected to appear in the Dunedin District Court this morning, Senior Sergeant Brian Benn said.

Police executed search warrants after locating the stolen car yesterday.

The Good Samaritan was driving through Corstorphine at 8pm on Wednesday, when he saw a patched gang member being hit by three other patched gang members. The motorist helped the victim into the passenger side of his car, before fleeing.

Later, the victim punched and kicked his rescuer and then drove off with his 2001 silver Subaru Legacy. The vehicle was found in South Dunedin.

- hamish.mcneilly@odt.co.nz

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