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Bladerunners: Fleeing duo in custody after crashing stolen ride-on mower into Hastings fence

Author
Michaela Gower,
Publish Date
Mon, 2 Mar 2026, 1:04pm
A stolen lawnmower that crashed into a fence in Hastings is checked over for damage at the scene. Photo / Michaela Gower
A stolen lawnmower that crashed into a fence in Hastings is checked over for damage at the scene. Photo / Michaela Gower

Bladerunners: Fleeing duo in custody after crashing stolen ride-on mower into Hastings fence

Author
Michaela Gower,
Publish Date
Mon, 2 Mar 2026, 1:04pm

A man and woman have been taken into custody after crashing a stolen lawn mower into a fence and then trying to flee the scene in Hastings.

Police were called to the intersection of Southampton St West and Charles St at 10.30am on Monday to reports that a lawnmower had crashed, causing damage to the fence.

Two people have been taken into custody following the incident. Photo / Michaela Gower. 02 March 2026

Two people have been taken into custody following the incident. Photo / Michaela Gower. 02 March 2026

A police spokesman said the pair were caught on Southland Rd near Oliphant Rd about 10.45am where they were taken into custody.

One person was then taken to hospital following a medical event after the crash.

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