Māngere bus stop attack: Arrest made after man critically injured in ‘extremely violent assault’

The bus station at the Mangere Town Centre. Photo / Dean Purcell

A man is in critical condition after an “extremely violent assault“ near a Māngere bus stop this morning.

A person was found severely injured on Bader Drive around 2.30am, a police spokesperson said.

“Thanks to quick work by a police camera operator, it was established that an altercation between two parties occurred at the location at around 1.40am.

“The operator was able to track the offender’s movements from where he left the scene, guiding the police Eagle helicopter and ground units to his location,” the spokesperson said.

He was found nearby and taken into custody. A 31-year-old man will appear in the Manukau District Court today, charged with assault.

“The victim was transported to Auckland City Hospital in a critical but stable condition after being subjected to an extremely violent assault.”

Hato Hone St John said it was called to Bader Drive, Māngere, at 2.26am.

“One patient, in a critical condition, was transported to Auckland City Hospital,” St John said.

Staff from businesses in Māngere town centre say they arrived to work to find large cordons in place, with people being told to cross the street to catch the bus.

One worker said while they didn’t know what had happened, it “looked pretty serious”.

Māngere MP Lemauga Lydia Sosene posted an update from police on social media.

“Thank you to the local community for your concerns and queries, police have the situation under control. Police will provide an update and will release a public statement this afternoon.”

Anyone who witnessed the alleged assault or has information that can assist police inquiries is asked to update police online or call 105 and use the reference number 250529/4165.

Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

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