Police have charged two men in connection with an assault that took place in Ōtāhuhu on 27 February.

Composite image shows the two security guards involved in the alleged assault on Great South Road in Ōtāhuhu on 27 February.

The incident, which occurred on Great South Road, gained public attention this week after video footage circulated on social media showing part of the altercation.

According to Detective Senior Sergeant Mike Hayward of Counties Manukau West CIB, officers initiated enquiries after a Police unit came across an altercation involving two security guards and a man.

“Police have made further enquiries into what has taken place, and two men have been charged as a result,” Hayward said.

The two men, aged 24 and 36, have been jointly charged with injuring with intent.

They are scheduled to appear in the Manukau District Court on 10 March.