A 42-year-old Tauranga man is in hospital with serious head injuries after an assault which involved three other men in the Tauranga CBD early this morning.
Tauranga Police are investigating an assault that happened about 1am at Masonic Park, between The Strand and Willow Street.
The injured man is currently in a stable condition.
The three men who left the area traveled in a silver coloured Ford Falcon.
The vehicle was seen to drive away from the park area and turn left into Willow Street.
The three men are described as European in their early 20s.
All three were wearing dark coloured clothing.
One was wearing a dark coloured beanie and another was wearing a red coloured jacket.
Police want to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the assault.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Tauranga Police 07 577 4300.
Information can also be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers 0800 555111.