Crime and Justice
1News

Man charged with four counts of attempted murder over Dunedin Countdown attack

May 11, 2021

Four people suffered stab wounds at the Cumberland Street store on May 10.

A man has been charged over a stabbing attack at a Countdown on Cumberland Street in Dunedin yesterday.

Police say the 42-year-old man was moved from hospital last night to Dunedin Central Police station.

He's scheduled to appear in the Dunedin District Court today on four counts of attempted murder.

Police say three of the injured are now described as in a serious but stable condition.

Two of those injured were Countdown workers.

A fourth person is in a moderate condition.

Police say inquiries at the scene will resume this morning.
 

New ZealandCrime and JusticeDunedin and Otago

SHARE ME

More Stories

Shotover Jet in Queenstown.

Shotover Jet apologises after boats disrupt Anzac ceremony

Locals gathered on Queenstown's Edith Cavell Bridge to commemorate those who served but were disturbed by jet-powered tourist boats on the river below.

12:04pm

“Revive a smile” lost laptops, x-ray devices and a defibrillator into a disappointing burglary.

Tearful calls to mobile dental charity after 'horrendous' theft

Revive a Smile is based in Hamilton, but the clinic travels to provide free dental care for the most needy.

9:47am

7:15

A slashed tyre.

Man in 60s arrested, charged after Porirua tyre slashings

8:08am

Fire and Emergency NZ said the fire is burning through forestry slash in an already harvested area at Lee Stream, near Mosgiel.

Multiple fire crews battling Otago forestry blaze

Thursday 5:14pm

A bus in Wellington (file photo)

Spate of cash fare box thefts from buses in Wellington

Thursday 6:29am

The man has lost name suppression bids at every level of the court system but can't be named for another two months.

Decision to name sex offender a 'massive victory', survivors say

Wed, Apr 24

2:12

Popular

Latest

1
2
3
4
5
6

5 mins ago

Watch: How giant Waikato feijoa stacks up against fellow fruit

0:31

Chevon Hunapo-Love said the massive feijoa was bigger than a grapefruit.

29 mins ago

New walkway takes kauri dieback fight to new heights

4:24

A raised walkway through a North Shore ngahere has lofty ambitions to protect kings of our forests.

43 mins ago

'Flicked a switch' - Hailstorm turns Bluff into 'winter wonderland'

Truck driver Carl Kirkbeck said the hailstorm in Bluff was a "good introduction to what's coming over the next few months."

1:56pm

Doubters fuel Phoenix's bid for A-League Men trophy

The Wellington Phoenix at Eden Park.

1:36pm

Gisborne risks being 'wasteland' under proposed alcohol policies

Under newly proposed alcohol policies, Ben McCann's restaurant (pictured), will be unable to gain a liquor license, as its location is 30m away from a temporary Kaupapa school.

SPONSORED

Emma Lewisham’s global reach booms, backed by Kiwibank

Sponsored by Kiwibank

Emma Lewisham’s global reach booms, backed by Kiwibank

More from Entertainment

The Weeknd performs on-stage.

The Weeknd cancels NZ shows five months after postponement

The Weeknd was set to play two shows at Auckland's Eden Park at a yet-to-be announced rescheduled date.

12:32pm

Courteney Cox.

Courteney Cox split from Johnny McDaid during therapy session

Cox has recalled being blindsided by the musician one minute into a therapy session.

Thursday 9:00pm

Johnny Cash.

New Johnny Cash album due for posthumous release

Thursday 9:03am

Terry Carter

Battlestar Galactica actor Terry Carter dies aged 95

Wed, Apr 24

Céline Dion.

Céline Dion 'can't answer' when she will be back on stage

Tue, Apr 23