Police have arrested a 43-year-old man after an alleged attack in rural South Auckland that left another man in critical condition.

Emergency responders rushed to Batty Rd in Karaka about 3.15pm yesterday after reports a person had been found gravely hurt.

The person remains in critical condition but is expected to survive, a police spokesperson told the Herald today.

“Police continue to appeal for any information on this,” the spokesperson said.

The 43-year-old was charged with injuring with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. If convicted, he could face up to 14 years’ prison.

Two of the defendant’s family members sat in the gallery at Manukau District Court today as he appeared before Judge Kiriana Tan.

The judge denied his application to be released on bail. The Bail Act restricts reporting on what was said during the bail request.

He was remanded without plea until his next appearance, scheduled for later this month.

Both the defendant and the person who suffered the injuries were given interim name suppression.

Police closed the road for several hours yesterday while completing a scene examination.

Authorities said today investigators were still working to establish the full circumstances of the incident.

Police declined further comment because the case is now before the courts.

• Anyone who witnessed the incident has been asked to call police on 105, referencing event number P053198305.