Teen punched 'into roadway' by man while waiting at bus stop

A teenage boy was punched by a man so hard he stumbled onto the road in an unprovoked attack at a West Auckland bus stop.

Police have since released an image of three people they’d “like to speak to” after obtaining footage from the assault, while calling any other witnesses to come forward and assist.

According to police, the assault occurred just after 2pm on September 9 at a bus stop near the intersection of Swanson and Mihini Rds, Henderson.

Senior Constable Paul Stanko of Waitematā West Police said the 16-year-old was waiting for a bus when he “observed three adult males sitting inside the bus shelter drinking beer”.

“No words had been exchanged and there had been no interaction between either group when, without warning, one male approached the victim and punched him,” Stanko said.

“The punch was so forceful it caused him to stumble into the roadway, causing bruising and facial injuries.”

Stanko said the three men then left the scene, walking down Mihini Rd.

Police have released an image of three men they would like to speak to after a 16-year-old student was assaulted while waiting for a bus in Henderson this month. Police say the unprovoked attack left the teen with bruising and facial injuries. Photo / NZ Police

Members of the public helped the boy from the road.

Stanko released a still image from footage showing two of the three alleged offenders.

“You may have witnessed the incident, or have CCTV, dashcam or further video that could assist us, so we thank you for your assistance in resolving this matter,” Stanko said.

“We particularly would like to speak with the man in the white t-shirt, and I welcome anyone with information to come forward to police now.

“Anyone in the group can also contact police to deal with this matter at any time.”

Anyone with information can contact police online or via 105, using the reference number 260910/9406, or provide it anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.