Police have made further arrests following a serious assault incident at a Kumeu Bar last Friday night.

Two men were injured in the attack, one of whom remains in a critical condition in hospital.

A 38-year-old man was arrested and appeared in the Waitākere District Court on 9 November 2020, charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and injures with intent to injure.

Following further enquiries by Police, six search warrants were carried out today at addresses in Helensville, Glen Eden, Swanson, Parakai and Waimauku.

Six men were arrested and have also been charged in relation to this incident.

They are:

Two men, aged 26 and 36, have each been charged with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and assault with intent to injure.

Four men, aged 25, 30, 35 and 37, have been charged with injures with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.

All six men are expected to appear in the Waitākere District court today.

Enquiries are ongoing and Police cannot rule out the possibility of further charges.

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