New information emerges in police probe into Morningside Halloween attack

Police are asking for the public’s assistance to help identify a number of young women in relation to a serious assault.

Police are pursuing new leads in their investigation into a violent group assault at Morningside Station on Halloween.

On October 31, four young people were allegedly assaulted on and around a train carriage and platform in a late-night attack.

Victims later told the Herald about 30 teenagers participated in the assault, which they claim involved them being beaten and dragged by their hair.

Police have released this image as part of an investigation into a serious assault at Morningside Station on Halloween last year.

The investigation remains ongoing after police appealed for information over the weekend about several young women believed to be able to assist with inquiries.

Detective Sergeant Craig Burrow, Auckland City West CIB, said police have had a “positive response” to the appeal and are now following through on new leads.

“We have received some information and we are working through this at present.”

Two people have been arrested over the alleged incident so far.

Police have released this image and others as part of an appeal for information and say they have had a “positive response”.

Police are seeking to identify this woman. Photo / NZ Police

Members of the public are being asked not to approach or attempt to identify the people directly.

Anyone who may have information and has yet to contact police can get in touch by updating them online or by calling 105 using the reference number 251101/2119.

Police are seeking help to identify people who may have information about a serious assault at Morningside Station.

Police are asking for the public’s assistance to help identify this woman.

You can also call Crime Stoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.