Auckland, New Zealand – A disturbing video circulating on social media shows a group of teenage girls viciously attacking another girl outside the Henderson bus station in West Auckland. The video, recorded on a Saturday afternoon, captures the brutal attack as the group of girls surrounds the victim, knocking her to the ground before repeatedly punching and stomping on her. In the video’s caption, the attackers boastfully declared, “We’re not sorry,” adding that they are all from Waitakere.
This incident is part of a troubling trend of violent attacks occurring on or near public transportation in Auckland. Following the incident, police responded and arrested two young people, with further investigations leading to the identification of two more individuals involved. These assaults have raised concerns about safety for commuters utilizing the public transport system in the city.
In a separate incident in the Auckland suburb of Albany, two teenage girls were attacked by a group of six young people on a bus. One of the offenders even had a knife, which was confiscated by the police. The victims of this attack were left traumatized, with one expressing fear about using the bus as their primary mode of transport in the future.
Reports of escalating violence and intimidation from groups of young people in Albany have prompted authorities to increase security measures at North Shore bus stations. Auckland Transport is collaborating with law enforcement to enhance patrols and security presence to ensure the safety of all passengers, especially children and vulnerable individuals. Additionally, efforts are being made to implement safety improvements at various bus facilities across the city following police investigations.
The string of violent incidents on public transport in Auckland highlights the urgent need to address safety concerns and protect passengers. As authorities continue to investigate these attacks and implement measures to enhance security, the community remains vigilant in ensuring a safe transport network for everyone.