Serious assault with weapon in Hastings thought to be gang-related

A man has been taken to hospital in a serious condition following reports of a serious assault in Hastings. Photo / Warren Buckland

A man has been left seriously injured after a reported assault that is thought to be gang-related in suburban Hastings on Thursday.

A police spokesman said officers responded to reports of an assault with a weapon, not a firearm, on Kauri Street, Mahora around 12pm.

A Hato Hone St John spokeswoman said one ambulance went to the scene and ambulance officers treated and transported one person in a serious condition to Hawke’s Bay Hospital.

A Te Whatu Ora Hawke’s Bay spokeswoman said a man in his 40s arrived at the hospital’s emergency department and was still being assessed as of 2.45pm Thursday.

The police spokesman said police believe those involved to be gang-related.

Enquiries are ongoing and a scene examination will be conducted.