Dunedin assault at Moana Pool leaves one injured, woman charged

Police have charged a woman after an assault at a Dunedin pool left one person hospitalised. Photo / RNZ

By RNZ

One person is in hospital following an assault at a public pool in Dunedin.

Emergency services were called to Moana Pool on Littlebourne Rd at about 3.15pm.

Hato Hone St John said two ambulances and a manager responded and confirmed one patient in a moderate condition was taken to Dunedin Hospital.

Police said a 39-year-old woman has been charged with breach of bail and assault with a sharp weapon.

She is due to appear in Dunedin District Court tomorrow.

Pool staff declined to comment but confirmed the pool was still operating as normal.

Dunedin City Council said it’s supporting pool staff and it understood the assault happened outside the pool.

The council’s thoughts were with those impacted and the focus was on supporting staff.

“As this is a police matter, we won’t be commenting further today.”

– RNZ