A man stabbed in the chest during a midnight incident in a central Auckland park has been released from hospital and charged with assault.
The 21-year-old is accused of being part of a group of five who are each charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
The alleged victim, a 22-year-old man, has been left with an "extremely large scar" on his face from being sliced from his temple to the jaw in the incident.
The man who received a chest injury was bailed by police last night after being arrested and charged.
Detective Sergeant Scott Hunter said the man was bailed due to his serious injury and subsequent major surgery at Auckland City Hospital after the October 5 incident.
Mr Hunter said the man invoked his right to silence and shed no light on how he obtained his injury.
Police are still investigating the incident, which happened in Myers Park near Aotea Square.
The 22-year-old with the facial scar will be interviewed again and a decision made as to whether he will face charges.
It is understood he acted in self defence.
A pocket knife found in Aotea Square was believed to be the weapon used in the attack, Mr Hunter said.
The knife has been sent for forensic tests for confirmation it was used in the stabbing.
Anyone with information should call Auckland CIB on 09 302 6400 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 000.
- By Kieran Campbell of APNZ
