Wainuiomata assault: Police seek public assistance to locate those responsible

The incident occurred last night. Photo / NZME

• Police are investigating a Wainuiomata assault that left a man seriously injured.
• The incident occurred around 10pm in a carpark on The Strand.
• Police urge witnesses or anyone with information to contact them or Crime Stoppers.

Police investigating a serious assault in Wainuiomata are seeking public assistance to help locate the people responsible.

About 10pm last night, police were called to a carpark on The Strand after a report of people fighting, a police spokesperson said.

Those involved left the scene in two vehicles shortly before police arrived.

Shortly after, emergency services received another call for service to Riverside Drive South in Waiwhetu, stating a man had been injured and required medical assistance.

The spokesperson said the man was located in his vehicle with serious injuries, which are believed to have been sustained in the altercation at The Strand.

“He was transported to hospital, where he remains in a serious condition. Police are now working to establish the full circumstances of what has occurred and to locate those responsible for the man’s injuries.”

Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed this incident, or who has information about those involved, to get in touch and share what they know.

“You can do so by calling 105 and quoting reference number 250205/0193.You can also share information anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.”

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