Police are responding to a serious assault in Birkenhead this afternoon.
Just after 2pm, a man was located with injuries on Birkenhead Avenue by a member of the public.
°Â²¹¾±³Ù±ð³¾²¹³Ù¨¡ Field Crime Manager, acting Detective Inspector Simon Harrison says an investigation is now underway to determine what has occurred.
¡°At this early stage we believe the man has sustained stab wounds and he has been taken to Auckland City Hospital in a critical condition,¡± he says.
Police would like to hear from the public who may have seen an incident unfold this afternoon.
¡°Anyone who may have witnessed something taking place at an address or on the street should contact us,¡± acting Detective Inspector Harrison says.
¡°We would also like to hear from anyone with information about a vehicle seen fleeing the scene a short time afterward.¡±
Police have closed part of Birkenhead Avenue, near the intersection with Onewa Road.
A scene examination will take place this afternoon as part of the investigation, acting Detective Inspector Harrison says.
¡°Our investigation is still in the early stages in determing exactly what has taken place in Birkenhead this afternoon.
¡°The public will see an increased presence of our staff in the area, and we appreciate the public¡¯s understanding while our staff carry out their work at the scene.¡±
Anyone with information is asked to contact Police on 105 using the reference number P061509544.
ENDS.
Jarred Williamson/51½ÖÉä