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Man arrested after allegedly stealing vehicle, striking three cyclists and fatally attacking a dog in Auckland's Epsom suburb Wednesday. One cyclist in critical condition. Deputy PM David Seymour said the incident was not believed to be a 'premeditated terror-type attack.'

A 49-year-old man was arrested in Auckland, New Zealand, after allegedly stealing a vehicle, striking and wounding three cyclists, and fatally attacking a dog during a series of violent incidents on Wednesday morning, police said. One cyclist was in critical condition, and Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour said the incident was not believed to be a premeditated terror-type attack.

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