Victim in Southland Hospital with serious injuries, stable but critical condition.
Southland Police are currently investigating the stabbing of an elderly man that occurred at a home in Mataura’s Main Street.
At around 10pm on Saturday 17 June 2017 an unknown man entered the address, demanding money from the elderly occupant of the flat.
When the victim said he didn’t have any money, the offender stabbed him once in the chest, before fleeing the scene.
Police and Ambulance were called, and the victim taken to Southland Hospital with serious injuries. He is currently in a critical but stable condition.
Sergeant Scott MacKenzie acknowledged that many Southlanders wold be upset to learn of the small town’s violence last night. “We are committed to making sure the offender is held accountable for his actions, and the victim receives the justice he deserves.”
“We are working very hard to identify and catch the offender, and if you have concerns at all, please do not hesitate in calling 111.”
Southland Police believe the offender fled towards Mataura’s iconic railway station, and ask that anyone in the area last night around the 10pm assault please get in touch.
Police report that the offender is of average height and build, and during the attack he was wearing a grey hoodie and dark coloured pants.
Anyone with information regarding this attack is asked to please contact Sergeant Scott MacKenzie at the Invercargill Police Station on 03 211 0400, or their local Police Station.
Alternatively, information can also be reported anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.