Police Eagle helicopter assists officers in search for suspect following Newmarket assault

A witness said there were dozens of police in the Auckland Domain. Photo / File

Auckland Police along with the Eagle helicopter are searching for a man in relation to an assault in Newmarket earlier today.

A witness told the Herald dozens of police were in the Auckland Domain shortly before 7pm and the Eagle helicopter was circling above.

A police spokeswoman said the man was known to police and there are no concerns for public safety.