Police Investigate Stabbing Incident at Tikipunga Party
Northland police hunt witnesses after man stabbed at Tikipunga party
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Northland police are investigating a stabbing that occurred at a party in Tikipunga, where a man was seriously injured. Witnesses are urged to come forward as the victim is now stable after being hospitalized.
- 01The stabbing occurred at a party attended by around 20 people in Tikipunga.
- 02The incident was reported to police at approximately 1.45am on Sunday.
- 03Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Pilmer is leading the investigation for Northland CIB.
- 04The victim suffered multiple stab wounds but is currently in stable condition after hospitalization.
- 05Police are seeking video footage and information from witnesses to identify the assailant.
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Northland police are actively investigating a stabbing incident that took place during a party in Tikipunga. Officers responded to reports of the assault at a Townsend Place residence around 1.45am on Sunday. The victim, who was among approximately 20 attendees, sustained multiple stab wounds and was promptly taken to the hospital, where he is now reported to be in stable condition. Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Pilmer of the Northland Criminal Investigation Branch is leading the inquiry, which includes seeking any available footage from the event. Authorities are appealing to the public for information regarding the incident as they work to determine the identity of the attacker.
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The community in Tikipunga is affected by concerns over safety following the violent incident at a local party.
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