A diner told the New Zealand Herald newspaper he was eating dinner with a friend when the man walked in and started attacking his friend, who was seriously injured. "I was in shock. When I realized what was happening, he tried to target me," the man, who asked not to be named, told the Herald. "I blocked his axe with my hand. He was also trying to target my head, so I blocked the axe with my hand." The diner said the man with the axe chased them out of the restaurant and then turned around and walked into another restaurant. The Herald posted an image of what appeared to be a wood-splitter style of axe lying on the sidewalk.

Acting Detective Inspector Timothy Williams said they weren't seeking anybody else in the incident, meaning they believe the man acted alone. Williams said police expect to file more charges. The suspect was due to make his first court appearance Tuesday. The restaurants the man entered were Yues Dumpling Kitchen, Zhangliang Malatang and Maya Hotpot. They are among a cluster of restaurants on the street that aim to give diners low-cost options reminiscent of Chinese street food offerings.

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