Officers at the scene of the stabbing in Birkenhead on Tuesday. Photo: RNZ / Calvin Samuel
The stabbing of a man on Auckland's North Shore was not an random incident, police say
A man suffered multiple stab wounds outside an address on Birkenhead Avenue in Birkenhead about 2pm on Tuesday.
Armed police swarmed the scene and part of Birkenhead Avenue was cordoned off, with armed officers guarding the road.
North Shore Area Commander Inspector Stefan Sagar said on Wednesday the victim underwent surgery at Auckland City Hospital last night.
"The victim is now in a serious but stable condition in hospital, and we will be looking to speak with him in the coming days as we continue our inquiries."
Sagar said officers would be visible again in the Birkenhead community with an area canvas as part of the investigation.
"From what we have established so far in our inquiries, we do not believe this is a random incident," he said.
Officers were focusing on a vehicle that left the area soon after the incident, however, there was nothing further to release about it at this stage.
Lights are out at Birkenhead Ave intersection with Onewa Road and traffic is being manually directed by a person in a high-vis vest while armed police guard a cordon. Photo: RNZ / Calvin Samuel
Police acknowledged the Birkenhead community, with many people coming forward to assist the investigation.
"We have had good support from the neighbourhood, and this information is assisting us in progressing the investigation," Sagar said.
"I know when these events take place in our communities that this can be unsettling, but we believe it is an isolated event and Police are continuing to work hard to identify and hold this offender to account."
Anyone with information could call 105, using the reference number 250204/5489.
Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
Lights are out at Birkenhead Ave intersection with Onewa Road and traffic is being manually directed by a person in a high-vis vest while armed police guard a cordon. Photo: RNZ / Calvin Samuel
