Two people have been seriously injured after a stabbing at a south Auckland Burger King on Sunday.
Police say they were called at around 3:10pm after a report two people were injured at the premises on Great South Road in Takanini.
It's understood both of the victims are Burger King employees.
A police spokesperson said it's alleged a man stabbed two staff members before fleeing.
"They have both sustained serious injuries," they said.
Police say a 23-year-old man was found nearby and taken into custody.
Video footage shows a man with prominent neck tattoos sitting in the back of a police car after the incident.
The two injured people were transferred to Middlemore Hospital, where they are receiving treatment.
Detective Inspector Tofilau Fa'amanuia Va'aelua of Counties Manukau CIB says he wants to acknowledge how alarming this incident is.
"These two people were simply doing their jobs and could not have anticipated coming to work today and becoming victims in an incident like this," he said in a statement on Sunday.
"We will be supporting them and their families as we move through our investigation and the court process.
"We hope it is reassuring that we have made a quick arrest and will put this person before the courts to be held accountable."
Burger King has been contacted for comment.
