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2 injured, 1 critically, in South Auckland assault

October 22, 2022
Police at the scene of an assault in Favona, South Auckland.

Police at the scene of an assault in Favona, South Auckland. (Source: 1News)

Two people have been injured, one critically, following an assault in South Auckland early this morning.

Police say they were called to the scene on Fatafehi Place, in Favona, around 2.35am.

One person was critically injured in the incident, while another received moderate injuries, a St John spokesperson told 1News.

The pair were taken to Middlemore Hospital.

Inquiries are underway to establish the circumstances behind the incident.

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