Three teenagers have been arrested after a pair of American tourists were attacked and robbed in central Rotorua.
The man and woman, in their early 20s, were allegedly set upon by three assailants near Rangiuru Street about 11.25pm on Saturday.
They were bruised and scratched in the attack and had their belongings stolen, Detective Senior Sergeant Mark Loper of Rotorua police said.
After the assault, police used a dog to track and find an 18-year-old man, who had fled through a nearby park.
Police yesterday arrested a 14-year-old boy over the attack. Both appeared in the Rotorua Youth Court today and were remanded to a later date.
Police have also caught a 17-year-old boy, who will appear in the Youth Court tomorrow. All three have been charged with aggravated robbery.
Shaken but not seriously hurt, the Americans have since continued with their travels around New Zealand.
NZPA