Teen arrested after man robbed at New Lynn train station

Wednesday 6 August 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 6 Aug 2025, 12:09pm

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A 16-year-old boy has been arrested following a violent robbery at Auckland's New Lynn train station on Tuesday night. Police say a man was followed off a bus and assaulted by two young people who stole his watch. The victim was taken to hospital after the attack.

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1. NZ HeraldWed 6 Aug 2025, 10:50am

   New Lynn train station assault: Man robbed, teen arrested (opens in new tab)

2. StuffWed 6 Aug 2025, 10:51am

   Teen arrested after watch stolen in ‘cowardly assault’ at New Lynn station (opens in new tab)

3. RNZWed 6 Aug 2025, 12:09pm

   Man followed off bus by teens, beaten and robbed for watch in Auckland (opens in new tab)