Police are appealing for information following a serious 'family harm incident” in Kawerau earlier this month.

The incident occurred at Firmin Field at around 2.30pm on Saturday June 2.

A woman was seriously injured and required medical treatment.

'We are very grateful to the local community for providing valuable information following this incident,” says Detective Sergeant Darren Thomas.

'The investigation is ongoing so anyone else who may have seen or heard anything of note is urged to contact police.

'In particular, we would like to identify and speak to the man in the attached photographs, who may be able to help us with our enquiries. He was seen walking a dog at Firmin Field at the time of the incident.”

Information can be provide to Whakatane Police on 07 308 5255 or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.