Two critical after alleged stabbing at Auckland night market
Two people have been critically injured following an alleged stabbing at Auckland's Pakuranga night markets this evening.
Emergency services were called to the incident on Aylesbury St around 6.45pm following a report of a stabbing.
Two people have been taken to hospital with critical injuries.
"Police are currently following positive lines of inquiry to locate the alleged offender," Inspector Danny Meade said.
"Initial inquiries suggest this is an isolated incident and there is not believed to be any further risk to the public."
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The market was evacuated.
"Due to an unexpected incident, the Pakuranga Night Market will not be operating tonight," the Auckland Night Market operators said on social media this evening.
"We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.
"This is an isolated incident, and all other markets will continue as planned."
Cordons are in place around Aylesbury St and Reeves Rd while officers investigate and speak with witnesses, police said.
Members of the public have been asked to avoid the area.
A visible police presence will be visible throughout the evening.
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'Screaming and yelling'
One witness told 1News he heard "a big commotion" before the incident in Pakuranga. (Source: 1News)
Lucas, a witness at the scene, told 1News he was eating when he suddenly heard a "big commotion" and "scuffling" between two people.
'They ran out and then a lot of stuff happened," he said, adding that he could see blood.
Lucas said ambulance services arrived at the scene "within less than five minutes", followed shortly after by police.
He said the incident was scary as "I could've been hurt out there".
'The people around were like all trying to get away and there was some screaming and yelling and people were just really curious and shocked."
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