Police are trying to find a man who was viciously assaulted at Mount Maunganui last night.
The victim was last seen staggering through New Year's Eve crowds on Marine Parade about 11.30pm.
He was heavily bleeding and might have lost a couple of teeth after another man stomped in his head numerous times, Detective Kevin Shields said.
The offender ran across the road as police approached, but was soon found and arrested.
However, the victim has not been found.
