Victim remains in critical condition after Māngere assault

A person remains in a stable but critical condition in hospital following a serious assault in Māngere. The incident occurred outside a commercial premises on Massey Road at approximately 12.10am on Sunday. Police cordons were observed surrounding a commercial complex and a Mobil petrol station.

The alleged offender fled the scene before police arrived and has not yet been located. No arrests have been made, though police are following what they described as "positive lines of enquiry".

Police have stated that the assault was an isolated incident and there are no ongoing public safety concerns. A scene guard was placed on Massey Road while an examination was conducted.

Anyone with information or who witnessed the assault is urged to contact police via 105 or Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111, referencing file number 261025/0338.

How it developed

• Mon 26 Oct, 8:52amOn Monday, police confirmed the victim's condition was stable but critical and that they are following positive lines of enquiry.

Where reports differ

• Reports differ on the exact timing of the assault, with one stating it occurred at midnight and others stating it was approximately 12.10am.

Compiled from reports by Stuff, NZ Herald, 1News and RNZ.