Post by Dave Homewood on Jun 15, 2006 16:16:39 GMT 12
This is from the Herald Online, this afternnon
NZ soldier injured in East Timor
1.00pm Thursday June 15, 2006
A New Zealand soldier has suffered a minor injury in the East Timorese capital Dili.
The Defence Force said he was hit by a dart fired by a youth while out on a routine patrol in Hera.
The dart, which struck the soldier in the thigh causing a superficial injury, had been fired at the New Zealanders as they dispersed a group of around 20 youths.
The soldier was treated by a medical officer before returning to his platoon. Several youths have been detained as a result of the incident.
"Its business as normal" said Lieutenant Colonel Jeremy Harker, NZ Senior National Officer in Dili.
"Our soldiers are trained for operations of this nature. This was a minor incident and the soldier concerned will be back on patrol within the next 24 hours"
- HERALD ONLINE STAFF
NZ soldier injured in East Timor
1.00pm Thursday June 15, 2006
A New Zealand soldier has suffered a minor injury in the East Timorese capital Dili.
The Defence Force said he was hit by a dart fired by a youth while out on a routine patrol in Hera.
The dart, which struck the soldier in the thigh causing a superficial injury, had been fired at the New Zealanders as they dispersed a group of around 20 youths.
The soldier was treated by a medical officer before returning to his platoon. Several youths have been detained as a result of the incident.
"Its business as normal" said Lieutenant Colonel Jeremy Harker, NZ Senior National Officer in Dili.
"Our soldiers are trained for operations of this nature. This was a minor incident and the soldier concerned will be back on patrol within the next 24 hours"
- HERALD ONLINE STAFF
