A heavily intoxicated man, who assaulted an elderly motorist parked in his vehicle in Mount Maunganui, says he has no memory of his unprovoked attack.
Tamehana Ohlson, 22, pleaded guilty to one charge each of common assault and wilful damage when he appeared in the Tauranga District Court on Tuesday.
The court heard that at 2.25am on January 7 this year the 74-year-old victim was sitting in his Toyota car which was parked in Gloucester Rd, Mount Maunganui.
Ohlson, who was intoxicated at the time, walked up to the victim and began yelling and swearing at him. He threatened to assault him.
When the victim opened his door and attempted to step out, Ohlson slammed the door back which jammed the victim's legs against the driver's door.