Teenager hospitalised after being bitten by police dog in Manurewa

Tuesday 4 November 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 4 Nov 2025, 1:04pm

A 16-year-old was treated in hospital for minor injuries after being bitten by a police dog during an arrest on Tuesday. The incident occurred during a dawn search of a Lincoln Road property by the Counties Manukau Gang Disruption Unit and the armed offenders squad.

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1. NZ HeraldTue 4 Nov 2025, 10:24am

   Manurewa raid: Teen bitten by police dog as officers arrest two, seize firearm (opens in new tab)

2. RNZTue 4 Nov 2025, 1:04pm

   Teen seen with shotgun bitten by police dog during arrest (opens in new tab)