Second fatal west Auckland stabbing in a day

  • 16/10/2016
Investigations at the scene in Glendene (Jennifer Buck / Newshub.)
Investigations at the scene in Glendene (Jennifer Buck / Newshub.)

A 42-year old man has died after a stabbing incident in west Auckland on Saturday night, only a few hours after the fatal stabbing nearby in Te Atatu.

A kitchen knife is stuck in the ground outside the property on Hepburn Rd where the stabbing happened. 

Second fatal west Auckland stabbing in a day

Neighbours told Newshub they heard shouting and cries for help before police were called, just before 9pm. 

They found the man in a critical condition. He was treated at the scene and taken to Auckland Hospital by ambulance, where he later died.

The stabbing happened after a dispute with a group of up to four people, police say.

Second fatal west Auckland stabbing in a day

Police are guarding the scene and forensic teams are dusting the bus stop outside the house for any clues about the incident.

Newshub.