Recap: Auckland supermarket stabbings a terror attack, Prime Minister says

Friday, 3 September 2021

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says the attacker was a known terrorist threat and under 24/7 surveillance by police. It was the surveillance team who shot him dead at the supermarket.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Police Commissioner Andy Coster speak from Parliament following the Auckland supermarket stabbing attack. Watch the livestream above and follow our liveblog for updates on the developing situation.

The attack, at about 3pm in New Lynn left six victims in hospital, three with critical injuries. The attacker was shot dead by police.

Police outside Countdown at Lynn Mall, where a man has been shot dead by police and multiple people injured

Panic followed the stabbing and police shooting. Gun fire could be heard in video footage from the scene, as shoppers fled into the car park.

Full breaking news reporting of the Auckland attack can be found here.