Source: New Zealand Police
Attributable to Sergeant Ryan Harrison:
A man is in critical condition after a reported assault in Norsewood.
Police and ambulance were called to reports of disorder around 10:30am on the side of State Highway 2, following which the alleged offenders have left in a vehicle.
The victim has suffered critical injuries and has been transported by helicopter to Wellington Hospital.
Enquiries are ongoing to identify and locate the vehicle and those involved.
A Police presence remains at the scene of the assault, just north of Kopua Road.
Traffic is being diverted around the scene while officers conduct a scene examination.
As part of our enquiries, Police are keen for anyone who may have been travelling through the area at the time, and seen anything that may help us, to get in touch – particularly if you have dash cam footage.
You can contact Police via 105 online, selecting ‘Update Report’ and referencing P06783179.
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Issued by the Police Media Centre
Original source: https://nz.mil-osi.com/2026/10/10/serious-assault-in-norsewood/