Police appeal for information about a serious incident in Whakatāne which left a man critically injured. Photo / File
Police appeal for information about a serious incident in Whakatāne which left a man critically injured. Photo / File
Police are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed a serious incident in Whakatāne which left a man critically injured to come forward.
A police communication spokesperson said a 41-year-old man presented to Whakatāne Hospital with serious injuries about 8.30pm on Friday night.
Following surgery, the injured man was flownto Waikato Hospital on Saturday afternoon, where he remained in a critical condition last night, the police spokesperson said.
Police believe the incident happened on Hotene St, Whakatāne.
A Bay of Plenty District Health Board spokeswoman said Whakatāne Hospital was put in lockdown overnight on Friday as result of this incident.