A man accused of a violent rampage in Epsom, Auckland, was absent from his scheduled appearance at the Auckland District Court on Thursday. Court documents show the defendant now faces 17 charges, the most serious of which carries a maximum sentence of 14 years' imprisonment.
Police were called to Manukau Rd during the morning rush hour on Wednesday following reports of an extremely violent incident. The exact nature of the charges has not been fully disclosed, but the incident was described as "extremely violent" by authorities.
The defendant's absence from court was noted, and the case was adjourned. No further details about the charges or the incident were immediately available.
This is a developing story. More information will be provided as it becomes available.
