21-06-2025
Pakuranga Night Market assault alleged offender still at large
Two people were left in critical condition on Saturday evening after an incident at a night market in Pakuranga.
Photo:
RNZ / REECE BAKER
Police on Sunday are still searching for a person who is believed to have critically injured two people in an assault at an
Auckland night market
on Saturday evening.
Emergency services were called to Aylesbury Street and Reeves Road near the Night Market in Pakuranga at about 6.45pm.
Hato Hone St John said three ambulances, three rapid response vehicles, and one operations manager responded to the scene.
Ambulance officers treated and then transported two patients in critical condition to Middlemore Hospital.
Police said on Sunday they had not yet made arrests, but previously said the attack appeared to be an isolated incident.
Inspector Danny Meade said officers were following lines of enquiry to find the alleged offender.
The Auckland Night Market posted on its social media page last night, alerting patrons to what happened and saying the Pakuranga market was closed for the evening.
"We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding," it said.
"This is an isolated incident, and all other markets will continue as planned."
A later post claimed the fight started after those involved made eye contact while browsing hats.
"Looking back, it was truly something that should never have happened," the post said.
"No matter the situation, it's always best to avoid conflict and not escalate things."
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