A woman aged in her 80s was assaulted in a home invasion which occurred in Auckland’s Henderson in the early hours of this morning.
Police first responded to reports of the incident on Dellwood Avenue at 2.20am.
“It’s understood a male offender has entered the property and, when was disturbed by the sole occupant of the house, has assaulted them,” said acting Detective Inspector Simon Harrison.
“The female victim, who is in her 80s, has received medical treatment for serious, but non-life threatening injuries.
“She remains in hospital in a stable condition.”
A woman aged in her 80s was hurt after a man broke into her home in Auckland’s Henderson overnight.
Despite police, including the air support unit and police dog unit, immediately responding to the area the offender remains on the run.
Police remain in the area and want to speak to anyone who may have seen anything of note.
“We are ensuring support is in place the victim as we work to understand the full circumstances of what has occurred,” Harrison said.
“While at this stage no arrests have been made, the public can be assured we are working hard to locate the person involved.”