Police stop alleged murder attempt

Northland police attending a domestic callout last night may have arrived just in time to prevent a murder.

Neighbours of a Rawene address called police around 10.30pm.

They arrived to find a 40-year-old woman with multiple stab wounds.

A man, also aged 40 and believed to be her ex-partner, was arrested and will appear in Kaikohe District Court today charged with attempted murder and kidnapping.

The woman was taken to Whangarei Hospital where she remains in a serious condition.

Police spokeswoman Sarah Kennett said few details could be released as the case was now before the courts.

A scene examination was to be carried out today and a number of witnesses were being interviewed.

- NZPA