Stabbing in Manurewa - update
Wednesday, 4 October 2017, 8:58 pm
Press Release: New Zealand Police
"Stabbing in Manurewa - update"
Attributable to Acting
Senior Sergeant Steve Meade, Counties Manukau District
Command Centre:
Two males have been arrested as Police
continues to investigate the serious assault of a bus driver
in Manurewa this evening.
Police and ambulance were called
to Browns Road about 5:45pm where a bus driver had been
stabbed.
The man was taken to Middlemore Hospital in a
serious condition with injuries to his stomach and
neck.
Some quick work by Police staff at the scene helped
prevent the injuries becoming more serious.
A 15 year old
and a 20 year old were arrested this evening at a nearby
address, and are due in the Manukau Youth Court and District
Court tomorrow.
Passengers on the bus were being
spoken to and will be offered support.
The bus will be
forensically examined as part of ongoing
inquiries.
ENDS
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