A 19-year-old was arrested after two people were assaulted and left with “injuries consistent with stab wounds” at a New Year’s Eve party in Whangārei overnight.
Police were called to the address on William Jones Drive in Otangarei shortly after 2am.
“Two people were located with injuries consistent with stab wounds, and one was transported to hospital in a serious, but not life-threatening condition,” Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Pilmer said.
The other victim was treated by ambulance staff at the address.
The alleged offender, a 19-year-old man, had fled the party before police arrived but was arrested earlier this morning “without incident”.
He was scheduled to appear in the Whangārei District Court tomorrow, charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and assault with a weapon.
“We would like to hear from anyone who was at the party and may have witnessed the assault,” Pilmer said.
“If you have any information that could help our inquiries, please update us online now or call 105.”
