Source: Radio New Zealand
Police recovered a knife at the scene and a 65-year-old man was arrested by responding staff. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly
A man has been arrested after a serious assault in Auckland’s CBD on Friday night that left two people with serious injuries.
Detective Senior Sergeant Ash Matthews said emergency crews were called to Lorne Street about 10.20pm.
Mathews said two people were hurt and that one was critically injured but is now stable. The other suffered serious injuries.
Police also recovered a knife at the scene and a 65-year-old man was arrested by responding staff.
The man was due to appear in Auckland District Court on Saturday on two counts of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
Cordons remained in place as investigations continued.
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