A man has been arrested after two alleged assaults in Hawke's Bay left one in a critical condition and another suffering stab wounds yesterday morning.
Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Phil Sayer said Flaxmere police were called at around 8.40am after a person was taken to hospital following an assault on Kirkwood Road.
"They remain in hospital in a critical condition."
Shortly after, a person suffered stab wounds in a second alleged attack on Palgrave Ave. They were not seriously injured.
"Police believe the same person was responsible for both incidents."
A man was found on Liverpool Crescent and taken into custody just after 10am.
The 38-year-old was due to appear in the Hastings District Court today, charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and wounding with intent to injure.
"Enquiries remain ongoing to establish the full circumstances of both assaults, however police are not seeking anyone else in relation to these incidents at this time," Sayer said.
"We want to reassure the community that there is no ongoing risk following these incidents."
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