Bricklane Restaurant & Bar: New Lynn business held up by machete-wielding robber, manager assaulted

A popular West Auckland restaurant and bar has ceased operations until further notice after a violent armed robbery occurred during daylight hours. Bricklane Restaurant & Bar, located in New Lynn, became the target of a man wielding what witnesses described as an "extremely large machete."

The incident left staff members "very shaken," with management describing the event as "horrific and violent." Details regarding the extent of the assault on the staff member and the specific items stolen were not immediately released, but the impact on the business and its employees was significant enough to warrant an immediate closure.

The robbery has raised concerns about safety in the area, particularly given the brazen nature of the attack in a public place during the day. Local authorities are investigating the incident, and the restaurant's closure highlights the distress caused to the business and its staff.