Manukau police are seeking the public's help to identify a man who was seriously assaulted with a baseball bat in Takanini last night.
Detective Senior Sergeant Karen Bright said the man was left severely beaten on the footpath at approximately 10.20 in Great South Rd, Takanini.
He was in a critical condition in Auckland Hospital and police were requesting the public's help to identify him so his family can be contacted, Bright said.
The man was wearing a grey collared shirt, blue jeans and black sneakers with white soles. He is believed to be of Indian descent.
Police want to talk to anyone who may have witnessed the assault or has any information about who the man is.
Any information to help the investigation can be given to Detective Senior Sergeant Karen Bright, Counties Manukau Crime Squad on (09) 261 1321.
Information can also be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.