Double stabbing on Taupo lakefront

A man was arrested today after a double stabbing in Taupo in the early hours of this morning.

Detective Steve Dunn of Taupo police said two men were stabbed on the lakefront about 4am. Their injuries were not life-threatening and both had since been discharged from Taupo Hospital.

A 28-year-old man appeared in Taupo District Court today charged with possession of an offensive weapon. He was remanded in custody without plea to reappear on Monday.

Mr Dunn said a large knife had been recovered from the scene. Police were interviewing witnesses and continuing their investigation but were not seeking anybody else in connection with the stabbing.

The arrested man was likely to face further charges when he reappeared in court on Monday, he said.

- NZPA