Rolton said the victim remains in hospital in a stable condition.
Earlier, police made an appeal to witnesses.
“The investigating team are looking for any photos, CCTV, or dashcam footage along Fitzgerald Ave between Cambridge Terrace and Bealey Ave between 12.15pm and 12.45pm on Monday, February 9, 2026 to aid in their inquiries.
“If you have witnessed the incident or have dashcam footage available covering travel between the section of road, please contact police and quote file number 260209/0262.”
Police at the scene this morning. Photo / Rosie Leishman
On Tuesday, forensic teams entered the home, focusing on an array of items, including clothing, left sprawled across the driveway.
A scene guard remained overnight, with a police tent still at the front of the home this morning.
A black van, which sat in the driveway, has also been driven out by police.
A neighbour said he had “never, ever” witnessed such a scene.
The man, who the Herald has agreed not to name, said while “it’s not the greatest area”, nothing like this had happened before.
“It’s pretty bad,” he said.
“I’ve never, ever in my life been in a scene like that.
“I don’t want anything like that happening again.”
Forensic teams at the scene today. Photo / Rosie Leishman
He recalled seeing the victim’s father in distress as another neighbour rushed to help the man who had reportedly been stabbed.
