Crystal has reunited with the three witnesses who helped save her life. Video / NZ Police
A young woman stabbed more than 16 times by her former partner in a busy Auckland street has finally met the three men who came to her aid that horrible day.
Crystal Tupou, 19, suffered critical injuries when she was stabbed 16 times in broad daylight on Anzac Avenue, indowntown Auckland, on November 22, 2018.
The injuries affected her vital organs - including her lungs and kidneys - and she spent almost two weeks in hospital after the frenzied attack.
In an emotional moment, Tupou finally got to thank and hug the men who saved her life that day.
Crystal Tupou was left fighting for her life after being stabbed multiple times.
The meeting was organised by police staff and was also captured on video.
As the three men walk into the room one by one, Crystal is overcome with emotion and cries as she sinks into a hug with the first of her heroes, Smith, who is also visibly emotional.
