One person taken to hospital in critical condition following alleged central Auckland assault

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16 Jun, 2026 07:54 AMQuick Read

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One person suffered critical injuries after an alleged assault on Wellesley St in Auckland CBD. Photo / Hayden Woodward

One person is critically injured following an assault in Central Auckland.

Acting Inspector Warwick Stainton said emergency services were called to Wellesley Street East, near Rutland Street, about 6.45pm on Tuesday.

“One person was located with critical injuries and has been transported to hospital.

“One person has been taken into custody.”