Man critically injured after Queen St assault, two people arrested

A man is critically injured and two people have been arrested after an assault in the Auckland CBD in the early hours of this morning.

A police spokesperson said they found the man lying in the middle of Queen St with “significant” injuries.

“At this stage, it appears the man has suffered a serious assault.”

The spokesperson said he was taken to hospital in a “critical condition”.

Police closed Queen St between Karangahape Rd and City Rd in Auckland Central. Photo / Hayden Woodward

They said two people were arrested on the scene and were taken into custody.

Police closed Queen St for a period while they investigated but the main CBD road has since reopened.

The spokesperson appealed for information from the public that can assist with the investigation.

“If you have any information that may assist police, please call 105, quoting file number 241017/4378.”

Police are investigating after the man was left in critical condition. Photo / Hayden Woodward

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