Four teens have been charged following an assault which left one person in a critical condition.

“Four young people have been charged following an assault outside a Kawerau business on Friday, June 21,” says Eastern Bay of Plenty Investigations Manager Detective Senior Sergeant Paul Wilson.

“Police were called to a gas station on the corner of Plunket and Islington Streets about 12.35pm after reports of an altercation involving a group of young people.

“One person was found in a critical condition with injuries consistent with stab wounds, and they remain in a stable condition at Waikato Hospital.”

Multiple knives have since been seized, a scene examination conducted, and police have spoken with several people who were in the area.

“The four young people, between the ages of 14 and 15, have been remanded due to reappear before the Whakatāne Court on charges of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, in the coming week,” says Detective Senior Sergeant Wilson.

“We continue to appeal for information that may assist in our investigation.”

The accused are due to appear in court in the coming week after an assault at a gas station on the corner of Plunket and Islington Streets in Kawerau. Photo: Supplied.

Police ask anyone who has not yet spoken to them to get in touch.

Anyone with information should call 105 and quote file number 240621/4014.

“Alternatively, please come to Kawerau Police Station and speak with one of our staff,” says Detective Senior Sergeant Wilson.

“You can also share information anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.”