Crime scene: Stabbing in Orewa

A teenager remains in hospital following a vicious knife attack in Orewa early on Saturday morning. She and another young woman were assaulted by a young man while his female companion looked on, at about 12.30am in Centreway Rd.

The man is described as European, about 1.83m (6ft), 17 to 18, slim and cleanshaven with a pimply face. He wore dark trousers, a dark baseball cap with white writing on it, and his shirt had blue and white horizontal stripes. His companion, also European, was 16-17, had brown hair worn up, and was wearing blue jeans, gold shoes and a light-coloured shirt. If you saw the incident or can help identify the people concerned phone Orewa CIB on (09) 426-4555.