An elderly man is in serious condition in Hawke's Bay Hospital after a violent attack in Napier.
The 76-year-old is being treated for a fractured neck, cuts to his head and bruising to his body.
Police were called to the man's Onekawa property around 7pm yesterday.
Officers are still at the house, conducting a scene examination.
A 44-year-old woman has been arrested and will appear in the Napier District Court today charged with assault.
- NEWSTALK ZB
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