Woman wounded in armed attack in Mount Victoria
Tuesday 15 September 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story NZME
A woman was injured during a random armed assault while putting out rubbish on Austin Street in Wellington. Police are seeking witnesses to the incident, which occurred last Wednesday.
Key facts
5 facts
- The attack occurred on Austin Street, Mount Victoria, at about 11.40pm on Wednesday, 9 September 2026.
- The victim sustained wounds to her arm.
- The two men were described as muscular and wearing dark hoodies.
- One man was approximately six feet tall, while the other was slightly taller.
- One offender wore a face covering, while the other had dark hair and a dark complexion.
The full story
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Police are searching for witnesses following an armed assault on a woman in Wellington's Mount Victoria. The incident occurred on Austin Street at approximately 11.40pm on Wednesday, 9 September.
The victim was reportedly approached by two men while putting out her rubbish. Detective Senior Sergeant Tim Leitch stated the resident was "randomly approached" by the pair. The men spoke to the woman briefly before producing weapons.
The woman sustained wounds to her arm during the struggle. The offenders fled south along Austin Street after neighbours heard the incident and assisted the victim.
A police dog tracked the two men to Porritt Avenue, where the trail ended near the Ellice Street intersection. Police suspect the men fled in a vehicle parked in that area.
Where reports differ
- One report describes the incident as a random assault, while the other describes it as an armed attack.
Compiled from reports by NZ Herald and Stuff.