Man charged with attempted murder after child assaulted at Auckland park
A 20-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder following a violent assault on a child at a central Auckland park. Police confirmed the victim and the suspect did not know each other and that the investigation is ongoing.
Why it matters
The incident has raised public safety concerns in a major urban center, though police have stated there is no ongoing risk to the community.
A man has been charged with attempted murder after an assault left a child critically injured at a central Auckland park, police say.
The attack happened about 4.45pm on Sunday at a play area in Myers Park, just off Queen Street, before a man was taken into custody. St John earlier said one person was taken to Auckland City Hospital in a serious condition, and the other to Starship Children's Hospital critically injured.
Police said the child and adult did not know each other.
On Monday afternoon, Auckland City District Commander Sunny Patel said: "The 20-year-old has been charged with attempted murder in relation to the assault".
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