Armed police swarm Glenfield Mall: Woman arrested after man stabbed during altercation

The woman was located near a store inside the Glenfield Mall. Photo / Michael Craig

A woman has been arrested after armed police swarmed a shopping centre in Auckland’s North Shore after a man was allegedly stabbed nearby.

A police spokesperson said the incident occurred about 2pm on Glenfield Road, Glenfield, during an altercation between the woman and a person known to her.

Police said a man suffered a minor stab wound to his hand.

Inspector Mike Rickards said the alleged offender then fled the scene towards nearby Glenfield Mall.

“Our staff, who were armed as a precaution, responded and located the woman near a store inside the mall.”

The man would receive treatment for his injury and charges for the woman would follow in due course, Rickards said.

“I would like to reassure the public that there are no ongoing risks in relation to this incident, and the woman is in custody.”

Glenfield Mall had no comment on the matter.

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