Police are hunting a man suspected of assaulting a woman and pointing a firearm as bystanders. Photo / NZME
A woman is in hospital with head injuries after a public assault in Hastings, in which a gun was allegedly pointed at bystanders, police say.
Senior Sergeant Kevin Stewart said in a statement police were seeking witnesses to the serious assault on Roberts St.
Stewart said multiple 111 calls were
made about 10.55am today after a man was seen assaulting a woman on the street.
“Prior to the suspect leaving the scene, a firearm was reportedly pointed at bystanders.”
The victim is being treated in hospital for head injuries and police were looking for the suspect, believed to be known to her.
