An investigation is underway into an incident in which a 36 year old man received stab wounds and a serious head injury at a private address in Jellicoe Road Tuakau earlier today.
The man was discovered by a family member at approximately midday and taken to Middlemore hospital where he remains in intensive care.
CIB attended the scene and are continuing with their enquiries. The property will remain cordoned off from all access overnight.
Acting Detective Sergeant Lee Warden of Counties Manukau Police says the investigation is still in its early stage of enquiry."It is too soon to determine the motive for the attack and Police will be conducting at thorough investigation," he says. "we are interested in hearing from anyone who may have any information relating to the incident.”
Anyone who has information should call Police on 09 261 1300 or 111. Information can be provided anonymously to the organisation Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
No more information about the incident will be available until Police have made further enquiries.
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Issued by Katherine Manaton /Communications Manager, Counties Manukau Police
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