Man charged after person seriously injured in Dunedin assault

Police said one person was seriously injured and another is in police custody.

A person has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after an alleged attack in central Dunedin.

Police were told about a “grievous assault” on George St around 12.30am, a spokesman said this morning.

“One person sustained serious injuries and was taken to Dunedin Hospital.

“Police arrested a 24-year-old man, who is due to appear in Dunedin District Court today on a charge of wounding with intent to injure.”

The person was seriously injured on George St, central Dunedin, early this morning. Photo / Google Streetview

Police would not confirm if a weapon was used in the alleged attack.

Hato Hone St John sent an ambulance, a rapid response unit and a manager to the scene, a spokeswoman said.

“Our crews assessed and treated one patient who was transported to Dunedin hospital in a serious condition.”