Judge Anna Skellern denied the request, noting the seriousness of the allegations as she remanded himin custody until his next appearance in Auckland District Court one month from now.
The defendant wore a suit as he stood in the dock between two members of courthouse security. Details of the allegations discussed during the hearing cannot be reported due to Bail Act restrictions.
His lawyer sought and was granted interim name suppression, noting that his elderly parents are travelling overseas at the moment and haven’t yet been informed of the charges.
Police swarmed the fast-food restaurant on Stoddard Rd in Mt Roskill just after 8pm in response to a report of a stabbing, with about a dozen police vehicles attending.
Along with the charge of causing grievous bodily harm to a woman he is also accused of failing to assist police in a search.
About a dozen police vehicles were at the scene yesterday. Photo / Hayden Woodward
Today Matthews reassured the public there was no ongoing threat to public safety.
“This appears to be an isolated incident between two parties in a family relationship.”
Police attendance at McDonald's on Stoddard Rd after a woman was critically stabbed shortly before 8pm. Photo / Hayden Woodward
There would be an increased police presence in the area today while a scene examination was completed.
As the matter was now before the court, police were limited in providing further comment.
Footage from the scene last night showed emergency services carrying someone out on a stretcher and a large amount of blood inside the restaurant. About a dozen police vehicles were at the scene.
Family violence - do you need help?
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If you are being abused, remember it’s not your fault. Violence is never okay.
