A woman was found hurt and distressed in a remote part of coastal West Auckland in an alleged attack and abduction. 

A member of the public located the woman in the Cornwallis area just after 7am on Sunday. 

Acting Detective Inspector Megan Goldie said the woman was taken to a nearby police station with several injuries and was transferred to hospital. 

Following an investigation, detectives arrested a 49-year-old man in the Mt Eden area on Wednesday night. 

He was put before the Waitākere District Court on charges including abduction for sex, impedes breathing and injuring with intent to injure. 

Police successfully opposed bail, said Goldie. 

“We can reassure the wider public that he is not in the community.” 

“This has been a sensitive and complex investigation, and our team has worked quickly to progress our enquiry and identify a person of interest,” Goldie said. 

“This has included analysis of CCTV footage between central Auckland and West Auckland. 

“Police completed a detailed scene examination in part of the Cornwallis earlier this week.” 

Goldie said the charges speak to “a distressing ordeal that the victim has been through”. 

“We will continue to support her through the next part of the process. 

“I want to acknowledge the woman who came to the victim’s aid, and others who have assisted us in progressing the investigation.” 

Further charges can not be ruled out, said Goldie. 

Police inquiries will continue. 

The man, who was remanded in custody, will reappear in court on April 29.