Person dies, several others stabbed in Hamilton – report

Police have cordoned off a street in Hamilton city centre after a ‘serious incident’ just after midnight. Photo / NZME

One person has died and several others were stabbed in Hamilton city centre overnight, RNZ understands.

Police would not confirm the death to the Herald, nor the number of people injured.

Officers cordoned off a street in the city’s centre after what they described as a “serious incident” just
after midnight.

Alexandra St between Collingwood and Hood Sts remained cordoned off this morning and there was a large police presence in the area.