Police make plea over family violence

• Published date: 03 February 2022
• Publication title: Clutha Leader

The incident occurred about 4.30pm on the riverbank south of Charlotte St in Balclutha where two girls were approached by larger group of females aged about 15 who assaulted them and attempted to take their belongings

Inquiries are ongoing.

Several family violence reports have arisen over the last week as tensions have been running high, thought to be due to more stressful times due to COVID-19. Police are encouraging people to seek help.

For those unsure of who and where to turn to, police will be able to guide them towards a better solution for themselves and families.

Police patrolling the Clinton Highway on January 27 stopped a vehicle travelling at an excess of 117kmh.

The female driver was already disqualified and was...