One person arrested after two alleged assaults in Flaxmere

Monday 24 August 2026 · 2 outlets · 3 reports · updated Mon 24 Aug, 4:14pm

A man has been charged following two alleged assaults in Flaxmere on Monday morning. One victim remains in hospital in critical condition. Police responded to the incidents around 8.40am and believe the same individual was responsible for both attacks.

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1. NZ HeraldMon 24 Aug, 12:45pm

   Hastings: One person arrested and another in critical condition after alleged assault in Flaxmere (opens in new tab)

   • One arrest, one in hospital with critical injuries after two assaults in Flaxmere (opens in new tab) Mon 24 Aug, 4:14pm
2. StuffMon 24 Aug, 1:17pm

   Person in critical condition following alleged assault in Hastings (opens in new tab)