Woman arrested over stabbing in city

A woman has been arrested following a stabbing outside a Dunedin home early yesterday.

Police were called to the Wakari Rd home at 1.30am, following reports of an altercation between six people.

A 25-year-old man was taken to Dunedin Hospital with a stab wound.

His injury was considered to be serious, but not life threatening, Detective Sergeant Rob Hanna said.

He said a 32-year-old woman was arrested and charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.

She is expected to appear in Dunedin District Court today.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Dunedin Police on (03) 471 4800, or provide information on the anonymous Crime Stoppers line of 0800 555111.

 

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