Hastings stabbing: Police appeal for footage
Hastings Police are seeking information as they investigate a serious stabbing that occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning 7 February.
At around 3.25am, Police were called to a report of a stabbing at an address in the Karamu Road North area.
- Officers located a man with severe injuries.
- Police immediately provided first aid before paramedics transported him to hospital, where he underwent surgery.
- He remains in a critical condition.
The alleged offender fled the scene prior to Police arrival.
At approximately 6am, Police received information about a man hiding at a property on Mayfair Avenue, not far from where the incident occurred.
- The man was located and arrested without further incident.
- He has been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and has been remanded in custody.
Police are now seeking CCTV footage from residents in the surrounding area that may have captured information between the time of the incident and his arrest.
Residents are asked to carefully check the time settings on their cameras, including any daylight‑savings adjustments, to ensure footage covers the relevant period.
Police are also asking local residents to check their properties for any items that may have been discarded by the alleged offender.
Anyone with information is asked to make a report at 105.police.govt.nz, clicking ‘Update Report’, or by calling 105.
Please use reference number 260207/3403.
Alternatively, information can also be shared anonymously through Crime Stoppers, by calling 0800 555 111.
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