A Department of Corrections staff member was among those injured in a Countdown supermarket stabbing in Dunedin yesterday.
Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon
The attack happened at the Cumberland Street supermarket just before 2.30pm yesterday.
People described the incident as 'terrifying'.
Southern regional commissioner Ben Clark confirmed to RNZ that a staff member was hurt in the incident.
Clark said Corrections is focused on supporting the staff member, their family and colleagues.
Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon
Earlier, police said three of the people injured in the stabbing are in a serious but stable condition in hospital after undergoing surgery, while a fourth person is in a moderate condition.
A 42-year-old man has been charged with four counts of attempted murder following the stabbing.
He is due to appear in court today.
