Man critically injured after assault in South Auckland

The intersection of Atkinson Ave / Albion Rd, Otahuhu. Photo / Hayden Woodward

Police are investigating after a man was found with critical injuries consistent with an assault in South Auckland.

Police were called to Atkinson Ave in Otahuhu at 7.45pm on Wednesday evening.

The man has been transported to hospital in critical condition.

At this stage, police are unsure how the man came to be injured and inquiries are ongoing, a spokesperson said.