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A Tauranga man suffered a major head injury after an assault in Taupo just before midnight on Saturday, November 7.
Taupo police are now seeking the public’s help in identifying the offender.
Sheriff Scott McLeod says the victim was walking to his lodging when he had an interaction with a man at the corner of Paora Hapi and Kaimanawa streets in Taupo.
“The couple, who did not know each other, spoke briefly before the victim was hit and fell to the ground.
“The offender drove down Kaimanawa Street toward Lake Taupo.”
The victim required surgery and remains stable at Waikato Hospital.
“We want to speak to anyone who has seen the victim and the offender in the vicinity of Paora Hapi and Kaimanawa streets just before midnight,” says Scott.
The victim was wearing a baseball cap, a white T-shirt, and brown pants.
This was the night of the Bledisloe Cup match in Brisbane.
The game ended shortly before the assault occurred, so we know that people were out and that they had seen the game in downtown Taupo.
Anyone who may have information that can help should contact the Police at 105 and quote file number 201108/1962.
