A man has been arrested and charged with aggravated robbery after a Cromwell man was allegedly assaulted with a baseball bat at his home yesterday.
Detective Sergeant Derek Millar said a 23-year-old man was arrested late yesterday morning at Chatto Creek, near Alexandra, in the victim's Ford Falcon after it was spotted by a policeman.
About six people arrived at the Waenga Dr house yesterday morning while the 43-year-old victim was asleep in a caravan in the driveway. The Cromwell man was allegedly assaulted with a baseball bat and his Ford Falcon stolen, Det Sgt Millar said.
Police were alerted to the incident at 6.18am when the victim called emergency services. He was admitted to Dunstan Hospital with head injuries and serious bruising and discharged early yesterday afternoon.
The alleged offender was known to the victim, he said.
One other person was in the house at the time of the incident.
The baseball bat was recovered by police, he said.
Police were urging anyone with information to contact the Cromwell Police Station.
The 23-year-old man will appear in the Queenstown District Court today.
