A jewellery store owner is in a serious condition after a hammer attack in Papatoetoe, south Auckland.
Police say they responded to a robbery at the Kolmar Road store, which was reported around 5:45pm on Sunday.
Dairy and Business Owners Group chairperson Sunny Kaushal told Newshub the owner was hit multiple times on the head with a hammer, and was also attacked with a knife.
Police confirmed one person in the store was seriously injured after being assaulted, and was taken to hospital.
While the Eagle helicopter responded, those responsible had already left in a vehicle and haven't been found.
"Police are working to piece together exactly what occurred, we are speaking with a number of witnesses and will conduct a scene examination," Inspector Keki Wilson said in a statement.
"Violent incidents like these rightly cause concern, and Police is committed to holding offenders to account."
If you have any information that may assist in locating those involved please contact Police on 105 and reference event number: P059142364.
