03 May 2024 | 07:08 AM UTC
New Zealand: At least one person injured following stabbing at Bayfair Shopping Centre in Mount Maunganui, Tauranga, evening May 3
Police activity ongoing following reported stabbing at Bayfair Shopping Centre in Tauranga, New Zealand, May 3. One injured; avoid area.
A police operation is ongoing around Bayfair Shopping Centre in Mount Maunganui, Tauranga, as of the evening of May 3. According to local media sources, a stabbing incident occurred at the mall at around 17:00, injuring one person. Officials believe the attacker has fled the scene. The motivation behind the incident is unclear.
A heightened security presence will likely continue in the affected area over the coming hours. Localized transport and business disruptions are probable.
Avoid the affected area until authorities give the all-clear. Heed all instructions from security services. Seek alternative routes to circumvent the incident site.
