Altercation near Newmarket Train Station leaves person hospitalised with serious injuries

A person has been hospitalised with serious injuries after falling during a fight near Central Auckland’s Newmarket Train Station.

Emergency services were called to Remuera Rd, Newmarket, shortly after 4.30pm following reports of an altercation between two male members of the public in the Newmarket Station Square.

A police spokesperson said during the course of the fight, one of the men suffered a fall.

“The offender left the station as police were being contacted. Inquiries remain ongoing to locate this man.”

A Hato Hone St John spokesperson said it was notified and one patient in a serious condition was being transported to Auckland City Hospital. One rapid response unit, an ambulance, and an operations manager attended the scene.

Auckland Transport (AT) said it was aware of the altercation near the train station on Friday afternoon.

No AT train services were affected because of the incident as the rail network remains under maintenance. Bus services in the area were also not affected.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand attended the scene with one fire truck but were stood down shortly after.

Anyone with information on the incident that may assist police inquiries is asked to call 105 and use the reference number P061314502.