South Auckland robbery: One person in hospital following violent liquor store robbery

One person is recovering in hospital after being critically injured in a South Auckland liquor store robbery today.

Police confirmed they were making inquiries after a person was injured during a robbery of a business premises on Dawson Rd, Clover Park.

The Herald understands an employee was opening the shop at about 10am when one person robbed the premises.

Police carry out a scene investigation after an aggravated robbery at a liquor retailer on Dawson Rd, Auckland. Photo / Dean Purcell

Police and ambulance received the report of the robbery on Dawson Rd around 11.20am.

Hato Hone St John responded to the scene in Manukau City with one ambulance, one rapid response unit and one manager.

St John confirmed it treated one patient, who was transported to Auckland Hospital in a critical condition.

Chapel Downs Supermarket Manager Bhajnam Kaur told Newshub she saw the offender flee the scene with a six-pack of alcoholic drinks.

“He didn’t even run. He just casually walked towards the library,” she said.

“Then I heard from some of our other customers that he started running after that.”

Police at the scene of an aggravated robbery at Chapel Downs Discount Liquor on Dawson Rd, Auckland. Photo / Dean Purcell

Dairy and Business Owners Group’s Sunny Kaushal told Newshub that the new government should keep its promise of combating crime.

“We are now watching the new coalition government to see if they walk their talk,” he said.