Police are appealing for public assistance after an assault in Central Wellington overnight that has left a man in critical condition.
Emergency services were called to Courtenay Place, opposite St James Theatre, around 3:20 a.m. Sunday morning, where they found the injured man. He was transported to the hospital and remains in critical condition.
Authorities are conducting enquiries to establish the circumstances surrounding the assault. Initial findings indicate the man was attacked, and one person is currently assisting police with the investigation.
Police are urging anyone who witnessed the incident or has knowledge of those involved to come forward. If you have any information, you are encouraged to update authorities online or call 105, quoting reference number 241006/5414. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Crime Stoppers at 0800 555 111.
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