Three youths have been taken into custody following an assault on a security guard at a New Lynn supermarket last night.
At about 6.30pm, Police were called following a report of three youths taking items from a supermarket on Totara Avenue.
Detective Senior Sergeant Megan Goldie, °Â²¹¾±³Ù±ð³¾²¹³Ù¨¡ CIB, says a female security guard confronted one of the offenders, who then assaulted her with what is believed to be a knife.
¡°The injury has penetrated the security guard¡¯s vest and into her torso.
¡°She was transported to hospital and thankfully hasn¡¯t suffered any serious injuries, however this would have been an extremely frightening incident for the victim and we are providing her with support.
¡°The violent behaviour on display last night was totally unacceptable, directed toward someone who was just doing their job.¡±
This morning, Police identified and located three people, aged 13, 14 and 15, believed to be responsible.
Charges are now being considered and enquiries remain ongoing.
ENDS.
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