Video captures serious assault in central Auckland that left man unconscious

An investigation is underway after a man was knocked unconscious outside the Cafe Mexicano.

The serious assault, which was captured on video, occurred after a verbal altercation between a group of men, believed to be security guards at the cafe, and a member of the public.

The 30-second video shows the man approaching security guards before being punched in the face and falling backward onto the sidewalk.

It is not clear what happened in the minutes before or after the incident.

Mexican Cafe General Manager Matthieu Ferragati said the incident was dire and the cafeteria has since replaced his security company.

“I feel really bad for the victim and I hope something like this never happens again.”

Ferragati said he spoke to the victim, that he was “fine.”

“Owner [of the Mexican Cafe] he’s totally shocked. We have been here since 1983, it is almost 38 years, this is the first time [we’ve] seen something like this “.

He said the business hosts famous salsa parties on Friday nights and wants to make sure people feel safe attending them.

Auckland City Police Detective Sergeant Major Steve Anderson said a serious assault occurred in the early hours of Saturday, February 27.

Police are working to identify and locate the person responsible, including speaking to witnesses and reviewing CCTV footage, he said.

“The police are asking anyone with information about the incident, or who knows who may be involved, to contact us at 105 quoting file number 210227/7884. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously at 0800 555 111 “.

St John said he was called to Victoria St West at 1.41am on February 27th.

An ambulance team was dispatched to treat a moderately ill patient who was transferred to Auckland City Hospital.