Arrest made after man seriously injured after being hit in head with machete in home north of Auckland

August 2, 2018
Police

A man has been seriously injured after being hit in the head with a machete at a home north of Auckland yesterday.

The 31-year-old was hurt at a home in Stanmore Bay, suffering injuries to his head and face. (Source: Other)

Emergency services were called to the scene on John Road, Stanmore Bay, Whangaparaoa, at around 10.20pm yesterday.

The man received injuries to his head and face following the assault.

A 48-year-old man has since been arrested, police said.

He will appear in the North Shore District Court today charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.

A St John spokesperson told 1 NEWS the 31-year-old was transported to Auckland Hospital in a critical condition. 

He is now listed as being in a serious condition. 




 

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