Birkenhead stabbing: 26-year-old man arrested after search in Northcote

A 26 year-old man has been arrested and charged in relation to a stabbing which took place in the Auckland suburb of Birkenhead two weeks ago.

Detective Sergeant Matt Bartlett said the man was arrested during a search at a Northcote address yesterday morning.

He will appear in the North Shore District Court tomorrow, charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. Police will oppose his bail.

Armed police at the scene of a stabbing in Birkenhead Avenue on February 4. Photo / Sylvie Whinray

“We would like to thank the members of the public for their assistance and information provided that assisted our investigation,” Bartlett said.

“I would like to acknowledge the various police teams who have worked tirelessly on this case as part of our ongoing dedication to holding offenders to account.”

A man was found with multiple stab wounds near an early childhood centre on Birkenhead Ave on February 4.

At the time, a neighbour told the Herald there was so much blood at the scene firefighters had to hose down the street.

The victim was taken to Auckland City Hospital in a critical condition and later stabilised.

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