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Man charged after person suffers 'critical injuries' in Papakura

May 28, 2023
Police outside an address in Auckland's Papakura.

Police outside an address in Auckland's Papakura. (Source: 1News)

A 31-year-old man has been charged after a person suffered "critical injuries" at a house in Auckland's Papakura.

Police were called to the address about 6.50pm yesterday.

The incident "involved people known to each other", police said.

A St John Ambulance spokesperson said it took one person in a critical condition to Middlemore Hospital.

The 31-year-old man has been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.

He is due to appear in the Papakura District Court tomorrow.

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