Source: Radio New Zealand
The man was taken to hospital where he remained in a critical condition. (File photo) RNZ / Richard Tindiller
A man has been critically injured in an assault in Hamilton overnight.
Detective Sergeant Johnathon O’Byrne said the man was found by police on Avalon Drive at 2.40am on Thursday and he had significant injuries consistent with an assault.
The man was taken to hospital where he remained in a critical condition.
O’Byrne said police were investigating a “violent incident” they believed was linked a a property on Lyon St at 12am.
Police remained at the Lyon St house, guarding the property and O’Byrne said residents could expect to see a police presence in the area while the investigation continued.
O’Byrne asked anyone with information to come forward and get in touch with police via 105, quoting file number 260129/1915.
Information could also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
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