Man hospitalised after assault

New Brighton police are investigating an assault last night which resulted in the victim being taken Christchurch Hospital.

The assault took place on the corner of Colombo Street and Edgeware Road at 6pm, on the footpath outside the St Albans Pharmacy.

A local man has been arrested for the assault.

While police are not seeking any co-offenders they would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the assault.

- NZHERALD STAFF