A man has been arrested following an extensive search for the alleged attacker of a woman in a Waikato liquor over the weekend.
CCTV footage captured the shocking attack inside the Ngāruawāhia Bottle-O store on Saturday night.
In the footage posted on Facebook, the woman in a white top can be seen backing away from a man in a white T-shirt before he assaults her, forcing her to the ground. He then drags her out of the shop towards a waiting car.
An appeal was subsequently launched by police to help find her and the alleged offender. The woman was found on Monday morning.
Det Sgt Simon Evans confirmed a 28-year-old Waikato man has been arrested on Wednesday in relation to Saturday's attack
The man is facing charges of kidnapping and assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. He is due to appear in Hamilton District Court on Thursday.
"We continue to provide the victim with support," Evans said.
"As the matter is before the courts, police have no further comment."
