Emergency services were called to a report of a disorder near the corner of Te Irirangi Dr and Great South Rd. Video / NZ Herald
A man has been charged after two car window washers were allegedly stabbed at a South Auckland intersection during rush hour.
Police said two people received moderate injuries after the incident near the corner of Te Irirangi Dr and Great South Rd, in Manukau, yesterday evening.
Counties ManukauCrime Squad’s Detective Senior Sergeant Michele Gillespie said they received a report of a disorder at about 6.10pm yesterday at the busy intersection.
“Two people sustained stab wounds following a disagreement between the driver of a car and two men who were washing car windows nearby,” Gillespie said.
Detectives are investigating a serious assault at the intersection of Cavendish Drive and Te Irirangi Drive in Manukau, which left two people injured. Photo / Hayden Woodward.
Earlier, police said some people left the scene in a vehicle. Police attended immediately and are seeking those believed to be involved.
A Herald photographer said detectives and a specialist forensic photographer were at a car park at the intersection of Cavendish Drive and Te Irirangi Drive.
Forensic markers had been laid out across approximately 45m of the car park, mapping out the scene.
A shopping trolley, drinks, and a blood-soaked piece of clothing were inside the cordoned-off area.
Detectives investigate the serious assault in Manukau, which left two people injured. Photo / Hayden Woodward.
A worker in the area told the Herald they could see about seven police cars at the location.
