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Tongan visitor in Auckland hospital after attack [1]

Auckland, New Zealand

Monday, July 31, 2017 - 17:23

A 42-year-old Tongan man visiting New Zealand is in critical condition with serious head injuries at an Auckland hospital after he was attacked in Auckland at around 3:40am on Saturday, July 29.  

The victim, who has not been named, is suspected to have been assaulted by occupants of a vehicle that stopped beside him as he was walking down Kitchener St, in the Auckland CBD.

New Zealand police stated that the victim was walking in the middle of the road, allegedly impeding traffic. The suspects stopped their vehicle beside the victim and words were exchanged. A short time later, the car speedily drove away with the victim left lying on the ground.

New Zealand Police are appealing to the public for help and have stated that several members of the public have so far contacted them. Police are calling for the car occupants to step forward.

The victim was in New Zealand on holiday and was due to return home to Tonga in two weeks' time. The victim’s wife will fly over to New Zealand to be with him.

Tongans Overseas [2]
Tongan [3]
Auckland [4]
Kitchener St [5]
Police and Crime [6]

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