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A man was arrested after the altercation, between people known to each other, left one seriously injured.
Police found the victim after being called to a property on SH1 between Fortification Rd and Oamaru-Alma Rd about 1.10pm.
Hato Hone St John said one ambulance and one helicopter attended the scene, confirming the person was found in a serious condition.
The person was first taken to Oamaru Hospital, before being airlifted to Dunedin Hospital.
Police located the 24-year-old man shortly after the incident and took him into custody.
He is appearing in the Dunedin District Court today on charges of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. — APL
