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Man critically injured during suspected assault

Man critically injured during suspected assault

At approximately 4.40am this morning (Sunday, 3 May) police received a report of a serious assault at an address in Belk Road, Tauranga.

A 41-year-old man was taken to Tauranga Hospital where he underwent surgery and has since been transferred to Waikato Hospital.

He is in a critical condition and his injuries are believed to be the result of a stabbing.

A 32-year-old man known to the victim is currently assisting police with their enquiries.

ESR will be examining the address today.

No further details are available at this time.

You can also view this release, including any additional images, online at: http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/man-critically-injured-during-suspected-assault

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