Police have today (27 Oct) executed two search warrants at addresses in Mavora Place and Mavora Crescent in Invercargill.

These search warrants were in relation to ongoing investigations into a serious assault in John Street Invercargill on 10 October 2022.

The male victim is currently in hospital in a stable condition.

No arrests have yet been made in relation to the assault.

Property seized today by Police included clothing for forensic examination.

A vehicle that was of interest to firearms incidents on Centre Street on 31 January 2022 and Elizabeth Street on 3 June 2022 was also located at one of the addresses and has been seized.

Southland Area Investigation Manager Detective Senior Sergeant Greg Baird said the search warrants and investigations are part of an ongoing national focus on gang activity.