Child critically injured in assault by unknown man at central Auckland park

A child has been critically injured after being assaulted by an unknown man at a central Auckland park this afternoon.St John Ambulance says two people were taken to hospital after the incident in Myers Park at 4.45pm today.St John said one of the injured had been taken to Starship childrens' hospital with critical injuries.An area around the children's playground was cordoned off by multiple police officers.Police said a 20-year-old man was taken into custody over the assault.Inspector Jim Wilson said both the victim and offender required medical treatment."This was an isolated incident, and there is no ongoing risk to the public."Two ambulances were sent to the scene, as well as a rapid response vehicle and an operations manager.