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A person has been critically injured after a “targeted” assault at a petrol station in the Lower Hutt suburb of Taitā.
A significant police presence responded to the “serious assault” on High St about 5.20pm today.
“The incident happened at the intersection of High and Tocker streets, and people areasked to avoid the area,” a police spokesperson said.
Police confirmed one person was transported to hospital in a critical condition.
“This is understood to have been a targeted incident and there is no immediate concern for the wider community.
“Staff are working to determine exactly what has taken place and locate those involved and residents can expect to see an increased police presence,” police said.
An employee at the BP petrol station at the intersection told the Heralda mechanic from the auto repair shop behind them was attacked and had been taken to hospital.
One local resident took to social media, saying their son had seen a body lying on the ground.
