Person airlifted to hospital after alleged assault near Totara North Wharf, Northland

Police say a person was airlifted to hospital with critical injuries after an alleged assault. Photo / NZME

One person has been airlifted to hospital with critical injuries after an alleged assault in Northland.

Police said they were called after reports of disorder near the Totara North Wharf, about 12km northwest of Kāeo on Tuesday.

About 12.20pm police found one person with critical injuries. Another person was taken into custody, police said.

Police were making enquiries.

Brodie Stone covers crime and emergency for the Northern Advocate. She has spent most of her life in Whangārei and is passionate about delving into issues that matter to Northlanders and beyond.