Franklin Rd stabbing: Police appeal for witnesses

The scene of a stabbing on Franklin Rd. New Zealand Herald Photograph by Kelly Dennett

Police are appealing to the public for anyone who witnessed an incident in Ponsonby on Friday night where a man was stabbed.

The victim was stabbed in the chest at 10.15pm during an altercation with another man.

The alleged attack happened on Franklin Rd between Arthur St and Heke St.

At the time Franklin Rd was full of people - many children and families - enjoying the annual Christmas light displays put on by residents.

Detective Sergeant Mark Greaves said police believed the offender has walked down Franklin Rd and into England St.

Hundreds turned out for the turning on the Franklin Road Christmas lights on December 1. New Zealand Herald Photograph by Dean Purcell

"Franklin Rd is very busy at this time of year and there would have been a lot of people around at that time,' he said.

"We'd like to hear from anyone who witnessed what may have looked like a minor scuffle on Franklin Rd on Friday night, but the incident was actually much more serious."

Can you help?

If you have any information that could help our investigation, please contact Detective Sergeant Mark Greaves, Auckland City CIB on 09 213 8485.