Person arrested after large group fight near West Auckland’s Rānui train station

A person has been arrested following reports of a large fight at a West Auckland train station this afternoon that left one person hospitalised.

Emergency services responded to reports of “a large group of people fighting” on Pooks Rd in Rānui shortly before 4pm on Friday.

“Upon arrival, one person was found injured and was transported to hospital in a serious condition,” a police spokesperson said.

The Herald understands the fight took place near the Rānui train station.

“A person was taken into custody nearby,” police said.

“Inquiries remain ongoing to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the incident.”

Hato Hone St John confirmed it sent one ambulance to the scene and transported one patient with serious injuries to Auckland City Hospital.