A young man allegedly assaulted earlier this month as he walked home from seeing friends has lost his sight in one eye after suffering a head injury.
A 17-year-old youth has been arrested and charged with maiming with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. He appeared in Gisborne District Court yesterday and police opposed bail.
The youth was remanded in custody for a further court appearance today.
The 20-year-old injured man spent some time in Gisborne Hospital and is now recovering at home with his family.
"My grandson is now permanently blind in his right eye," his grandfather told The Gisborne Herald.