Person stabbed then run over in Hastings

A person was stabbed and then became the victim of a hit-and-run in Hastings on Monday night, but the incidents appear unrelated, police say.

Detective Sergeant Ryan Kemsley said police were called to a hit-and-run on Heretaunga Street West, between Stortford Street and Davis Street, about 9.30pm.

They checked on the victim and realised they had also suffered "stab-like wounds" during an assault before the crash.

The victim was seriously injured and is now in a stable condition in hospital, police said.

They believed the driver of the vehicle did not check on the victim and instead drove off towards Maraekakaho Road.

"While our investigation into the circumstances of the incidents continue, police believe the two incidents are unrelated," Kemsley said, urging anyone who knew anything about either incident to come forward.

"Police would now like to hear from anyone who may have information in relation to the two incidents, including any CCTV, dashcam, or video footage."

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