Two of our Auckland Transport guards recently showed incredible bravery when they intervened to save a young man’s life while he was being attacked by armed assailants — an act for which they were awarded the NZSA Saved a Life Medal.

Last week, a violent brawl involving two groups of youths erupted at Manukau Bus Station late in the evening. The confrontation quickly escalated, with three knives being brandished and used, placing the lives of bystanders and participants at immediate risk. Two of our security offices on duty there – Oselise and Roshan – acted swiftly and professionally to stop the violence and save a critically injured young man’s life.

They deliberately placed themselves as “body shields” to protect the teenager, who was by now on the ground and still under attack. While they were on the ground protecting the victim, the group of teenagers circled them, still attempting to stab him.

The officers demonstrated exceptional courage and professionalism. Their calm, decisive intervention under extreme pressure, along with effective first aid and co-ordination with emergency services, was crucial in preventing further harm – or even death.

The day after the incident, the young person’s parents visited the bus station to express their heartfelt gratitude to the officers for their heroic efforts. Additionally, the young man himself made a video call from the hospital to thank the officers directly, underscoring the profound impact of their life-saving actions.

See here for a media article about this serious event.