Please attribute to Detective Sergeant Darren Thomas of the Eastern Bay of Plenty Police:
Police would like to speak with anyone who may have information about a serious assault that took place in Opotiki on Sunday 9 September.
In the early hours of Sunday morning, an 18-year-old man was assaulted on Elliott Street, leaving him with stab wounds to his upper body.
The man was transported to Whakatane Hospital and is in a stable condition.
Eastern Bay of Plenty Police are investigating the circumstances of the incident.
Police are grateful to those members of the local community who have already provided valuable information, allowing the investigation to progress.
Police would like to speak with anyone else who may have knowledge of this incident or those involved.
Anyone with information can phone Whakatane Police on (07) 308 5255. Information can also be provided anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Issued by Police Media Centre