Police are conducting a scene examination on Karangahape Road after a large fight took place in the early hours of the morning. Video / Dean Purcell
Police are appealing for the public’s help following mass disorder in an Auckland nightlife hotspot overnight, with three people seriously injured in separate assaults.
Emergency services were called to Karangahape Rd at 3.41am, where more than 50 people were estimated to be at the scene.
The chaos lastedfor over 90 minutes, attracting a significant police response, including the deployment of dog units.
One person has been arrested in connection to the last assault, but police are seeking help from witnesses who were present or have footage to identify and locate others involved.
“Police are disappointed at the bad, aggressive and careless behaviour on display on Karangahape Rd and will be holding any and all offenders to account,” Auckland City Detective Senior Sergeant Mark Greaves said.
At around 4.15am, a serious assault took place outside the Crown Bar on Queen St, leaving a 33-year-old man with serious injuries.
Police are calling for witnesses and footage from the assaults around Karangahape Rd, Queen St and Cobden St. Photo / Mike Scott
The offender is still at large, and the police file number is 215228/4647.
Another serious assault occurred at around 4.30am on Cobden St, off Karangahape Rd, where a 27-year-old man sustained serious injuries. He was taken to hospital.
Forensic officers and detectives could be seen investigating in the area this morning.
The offender in this case is also unknown, and the police file number is 251228/4462.
Police conduct a scene examination on the corner of Karangahape Rd and Cobden St following a mass disorder incident overnight. Photo / Dean Purcell
The third serious assault unfolded at the Mobil Service Station on the corner of Karangahape Rd and Ponsonby Rd at about 5am, leaving a 46-year-old man seriously injured.
A 21-year-old man arrested at the scene will appear in the Auckland District Court tomorrow charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
The police file number for this incident is 251228/4774.
Witnesses to any of the three assaults are being asked to contact police directly via 105, either by phone or online, quoting the relevant file number.
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