The attack involved a large group of teenagers who were either watching, filming, or taking part in the assault. One of the victims, Harry, told the Herald he and his friends boarded the late-night train and noticed there was a large group of intoxicated teenagers causing a “nuisance”. Harriet, a victim of a recent train attack. Olivia was dragged off the train and suffered a deep cut on her hand from a wine bottle. Olivia was dragged off the train and suffered a deep cut on her hand from a wine bottle.

Source: New Zealand Herald January 15, 2026 16:10 UTC