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  •   Home > News > National

    WWellington Police are on the look-out for Uditha Punchihewa, a man they want to arrest

    WWellington Police are on the look-out for Uditha Punchihewa, a man they want to arrest


    The 31-year-old is described as being of medium to solid build with a shaved head, and he is believed to be in the Wellington area.

    Police say he's dangerous and shouldn't be approached.

    Anyone who knows his whereabouts is asked to call 111.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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