# Man charged with attempted murder after park assault

Date: 26 Oct 2026
Released by: New Zealand Police

## MediaRelease.co Summary

Police have charged a 20-year-old man with attempted murder after a child was seriously assaulted at Myers Park in central Auckland about 4.45pm on Sunday. Auckland City District Commander Superintendent Sunny Patel says the child remains in Starship Hospital in a serious but stable condition, while the man is in hospital with self-inflicted injuries. Police are not seeking anyone else and ask witnesses with photos or video to call 105, quoting file number 261025/2283.

## Original release

Attributable to Auckland City District Commander, Superintendent Sunny Patel Police have charged the man taken into custody in central Auckland yesterday with attempted murder. Emergency services were called to Myers Park about 4:45pm on Sunday, to reports of a serious assault. The child victim remains in Starship Hospital in a serious but stable condition, while the 20-year-old man remains in hospital in serious condition as a result of self-inflicted injuries. The 20-year-old has been charged with attempted murder in relation to the assault on the child. The child’s family have been advised and are being supported. A scene examination at Myers Park has been completed, and the investigation into what happened is ongoing. Police are not seeking anyone else in relation to the incident, nor do we believe there is any ongoing risk to the public. As part of the ongoing enquiry, Police are urging anyone who saw what happened, and/or anyone with photos or video of the incident, to please come forward. You can call 105 or go online to 105.police.govt.nz and click ‘Update Report’, referencing file number 261025/2283.

## Key details

- Issued by: New Zealand Police
- Published: 26 Oct 2026
- Publisher country: New Zealand

Original source: https://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/man-charged-attempted-murder-after-park-assault
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