A person who had just finished their Santa shift at WestCity Waitakere shopping centre has been targeted in a daytime attack.
Police are investigating after the mall Santa, who was no longer in uniform and walking from the WestCity Waitakere shopping centre, was assaulted.
A shopping centre spokesperson today appealed to shoppers who saw the incident unfold at 2.10pm to contact police.
“We have checked in on the health and wellbeing of the affected party and will provide ongoing support where possible. The shopping centre management team has engaged the Police and is working closely with them around this incident,” said the spokesperson.