Auckland crime: Four people injured, one left critical in Māngere town centre assault

A man is in critical condition and three more have injuries following an assault in Māngere.

Police are investigating following the attack last night near a bus stop on Bader Drive, a key route through the South Auckland town centre.

Police examine the scene following the assault at a Bader Drive bus stop. Photo / Hayden Woodward

Police were called around 10.51pm to reports of a male allegedly assaulting multiple people at a bus stop on Bader Drive, a police spokesperson said.

“One person was transported to Auckland Hospital in a critical condition. A second victim was transported to Middlemore Hospital in a serious condition. Two other people sustained minor injuries.”

A 25-year-old man was arrested at the scene and will appear in Manukau District Court today, charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.

A photographer at the scene said multiple ambulances attended the scene.

Police detectives arrived and were seen examining the bus stop, while the area was completely cordoned off.

He said a second man was briefly handcuffed and detained but was later released.

Anyone with information or who may have witnessed the incident is asked to contact police via 105, referencing job number P056232602 or call Crime Stoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Police cordoned off a section of Bader Drive. Photo / Hayden Woodward