Armed police stand at the door at an address where a grievous assault occurred this morning on South Rd. Photo: Gerard O'Brien
A police spokeswoman said they were alerted to reports of an incident at a South Rd property about 8.30am today.
Armed officers and a police photographer were seen at the property.
A St John spokesman said it was notified and had sent an ambulance and one rapid response vehicle.
One man was transported to Dunedin Hospital in a serious condition.
Police inquiries into the incident are under way.
