Man arrested after stabbing in Palmerston North park

Police arrested a 25-year-old man following an unprovoked assault in a Palmerston North park.

A man has been arrested after an unprovoked assault in a Palmerston North park this afternoon.

Detective Sergeant Shelley Ross said police responded to a park on Dogwood Way about 1pm, following reports one person had received injuries consistent with a stab wound during an unprovoked assault.

“One person was transported to Palmerston North Hospital in a serious condition where they are receiving medical treatment,” she said.

“Police would like to thank the members of the public who were delayed while police responded to the incident.”

A 25-year-old man is due to appear in the Palmerston North District Court tomorrow on charges of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.

“This was a callous and unprovoked attack which we will not tolerate in our community,” Ross said.

If you witness any unlawful activity, please contact police on 111 if it is happening now or 105 either online or over the phone if it is after the fact.

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