A 27-year-old man has been arrested in relation to a serious assault in South Auckland on Friday night.
A person was found with serious injuries in Friedlanders Rd in Manurewa yesterday afternoon and was rushed to hospital.
Detective senior sergeant Veronica McPherson, Counties Manukau CIB said in a statement this afternoon that the male remained in critical condition in Auckland Hospital.
"We can confirm that the victim and the offender are known to each other and police are not seeking anyone else in relation to the assault."
The 27-year-old man has been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and kidnapping.