Teen in critical condition after stabbing in Rotorua

Teen in critical condition after stabbing in Rotorua
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A 17-year-old has been taken to hospital after being stabbed in "a serious assault" in Rotorua.

Police say the teen was stabbed outside a residential address in the suburb of Koutu around 2:30am on Sunday.

He remains in a critical condition.

"We want to hear from anyone who was at that address or in the area early Sunday morning," says Detective Sergeant Tony Colby.

Cordons are currently in place and police say there will be an increased amount of officers in the area.

"Police would like to reassure the community that this is an isolated incident," says Colby.

Anyone with information that may assist the investigation is urged to call police on 105 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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