Dunedin stabbing: Accused appears in court, Police to front media
Dunedin stabbing: Accused appears in court, Police to front media Tue, 11 May 2021, 3:13PM
The three people injured in yesterday s supermarket stabbing remain in a serious but stable condition, police say.
A fourth person remains in a moderate condition, Southern police district commander Paul Basham told reporters.
All four required surgery but none were in intensive care. This is a positive sign; however, they have a long road ahead, Basham said.
He could not say how many stab wounds the victims had, saying the matter was before the courts.
Two police officers, including one who was off-duty, were in the supermarket at the time of the stabbing and intervened.
Police are warning people against getting involved in violent situations, following Monday s knife attack in a Dunedin supermarket
Police are warning people against getting involved in violent situations, following Monday s knife attack in a Dunedin supermarket 12 May 2021
Four people remain in hospital after being stabbed in the Cumberland St Countdown.
Three are in a serious but stable condition, while the fourth is in a moderate condition.
Police have noted that members of the public stepping in, prevented the attacker causing further harm.
Southern District Police Commander superintendent Paul Basham says they usually tell people that unless they HAVE to intervene - don t.