A person has been assaulted in Auckland’s CBD, leaving them badly injured.
Police, the fire service and St John Ambulance responded to Customs Street West, with police arriving just before midnight.
A section outside of the Aon Centre on Customs St West was cordoned off, and detectives from Auckland CIB were investigating.
Police were also seen speaking to the driver of an Auckland Transport bus at the scene.
A police spokesperson told the Herald the person had suffered critical injuries; however police later said in a statement the person had moderate injuries.
Police this morning said their investigations were continuing following the serious assault, which was reported around 11.55pm.
“Enquiries remain ongoing to determine the full circumstances of what has occurred including who is responsible.”
Anyone with information that can help is asked to contact police via the 105 phone service or online at https://www.police.govt.nz/use-105, using Update My Report and referencing job number P059144295, or by calling Crime Stoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
The Herald has also requested comment from St John.
The assault comes a day after Police Commissioner Andrew Coster announced more police would be put on the beat in major cities to target crime and antisocial behaviour.
The Wellington to Picton ferry had a technical issue and was being towed back to port.