4 good samaritans have helped shield an injured Auckland liquor retailer attendant whereas preventing off and disarming a knife-wielding attacker.
The 25-yr-previous man was allegedly assaulting the shopkeeper this afternoon when the 4 males, described as Polynesians in contractor-sort clothes, got here to the employees member’s assist.
Because the 4 good samaritans confronted the opposite man, he pulled out a knife.
They fought the person off and managed to disarm him whereas making certain the injured shopkeeper was protected, then drove away of their automotive earlier than police had an opportunity to talk with them.
The shop attendant is receiving remedy for head accidents at Auckland Hospital.
Police have arrested the alleged attacker who will seem in Auckland District Courtroom tomorrow.
Any witnesses, together with the 4 males, are urged to talk with police.
NZN