Police investigate non-random Birkenhead stabbing

Wednesday 5 February 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Wed 5 Feb 2025, 9:14am

In this story Auckland City Hospital

A man is in serious but stable condition after suffering multiple stab wounds on Birkenhead Avenue on Tuesday afternoon. Police believe the attack was not a random incident and are continuing investigations. No suspects are currently in custody, though a car was seen fleeing the scene shortly after the event.

How they headlined it

8:33am

1. NZ HeraldWed 5 Feb 2025, 8:33am

   Birkenhead stabbing: Police say incident not random, investigation continues (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsWed 5 Feb 2025, 8:42am

   Birkenhead stabbing: Victim stable, police believe attack not random (opens in new tab)

3. RNZWed 5 Feb 2025, 9:02am

   Man's stabbing in Birkenhead not a random attack, police say (opens in new tab)

4. StuffWed 5 Feb 2025, 9:14am

   North Shore stabbing victim ‘stable’ as search for suspect continues (opens in new tab)