Auckland stabbing: Several people injured in Murrays Bay incident, one person in custody

Several people have been injured in an apparent mass stabbing on Auckland’s North Shore, a cafe worker in the area claims.

Police confirmed people were injured in an incident at Murrays Bay but it was too early to say how they had been hurt.

A Mairangi Bay resident says he witnessed a man, who looked to be in his 20s, holding a 20-centimetre knife being walked down his street by five men who were guarding him while holding weapons.

A worker from Montrose Cafe, Bistro and Bar in neighbouring Mairangi Bay says a member of the public used a crutch to trip up the alleged offender, aiding police in his capture.

A staff member at Cafe BayBay in Beach Rd, Murray Bay says he understands a man stabbed several women, before fleeing to Mairangi Bay.

He said he heard officers caught the offender there.

Another witness said three people had been stabbed, and that three ambulances and three police cars were at the scene

“Emergency services are in attendance at an incident in Murrays Bay where a number of people are understood to have sustained injuries,” a police spokeswoman said.

“At this early stage we are still working to confirm the exact number and nature of injuries.”

Police have taken a person into custody, who is assisting them with their inquiries.

Traffic is being diverted and police have asked people to avoid the area.

Police will hold a media briefing at 2.45pm today.

North Shore MP Simon Watts said he was aware there had been a “stabbing”.

“Multiple people have been injured, and my thoughts are with them and their families,” he said.

“Thank you to the police, ambulance and first responders for supporting our community today.”

East Coast Bays MP Eric Stanford said it was “extremely upsetting to hear about the tragic stabbing”.

“My heart goes out to all the victims and their families,” the National MP said.