Police are on the scene of an assault that has left one person seriously injured in Hawkes Bay this evening.
A spokesperson said they were called to Charlotte St, Takapau about 5.20pm after reports of an assault.
The victim has been transported to Hawkes Bay Hospital in a serious condition.
![Police are on the scene in Takapau, Hawkes Bay. Photo / Rachel Wise](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/D2TLJTCG3BBRVBVG6NAP6HO7CE.jpg?auth=c2bafc232a229224b4c9b71ccaf22721b5762893e9486f4f7493944ef6316f3f&width=16&height=9&quality=70&smart=true)