New Zealand / Auckland Region

Police investigate New Lynn assault amid school violence fears

12:35 pm on 14 May 2024

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Police are investigating an assault in New Lynn amid a series of youth violence incidents around the transport hub in recent weeks.

A witness told RNZ she saw a group of teenage girls attacking another girl on Tuesday.

Last Friday, schools warned students to avoid the New Lynn bus station over fears of a planned mass brawl between students.

Auckland Transport said it had deployed a security officer at the New Lynn station from 4.30pm to late night every day.

Police said they would continue to patrol the area before and after the school day.