Arrest after serious assault in central Auckland

A man was taken to Auckland Hospital following an assault early this morning on Pitt St in the city. Image / Google

A man has been badly hurt in an assault near Auckland's Karangahape Rd.

Police were called to Pitt St just after midnight.

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The injured man was taken to Auckland Hospital in a critical condition.

Another male, aged 28, was arrested at the scene.

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He's been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and is expected to appear at Auckland District Court today.