A man who allegedly attempted to steal copper from a vacant Henderson property has instead wound up in hospital after suffering an electrical shock.
At about 11.20pm, Police received a call regarding a man who had been injured and was trapped under a house on Meadowcroft Way.
°Â²¹¾±³Ù±ð³¾²¹³Ù¨¡ West Area Response Manager, Senior Sergeant Damian Albert, says it appears the man was in the process of stealing copper piping when he has been electrocuted after touching a live wire.
¡°Fire and Emergency NZ has attended and made the scene safe so the male could be rescued and transported to hospital immediately.
¡°Thankfully, he suffered moderate injuries but it could have been much worse,¡± he says.
¡°This was a very lucky outcome, and we¡¯re pleased that not only will the man recover, but he will be held to account for his actions.¡±
A 42-year-old man will be charged with burglary and appear in court at a later date.
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