Water St, where the assault took place, intersects with Bank St (pictured) which is part of the hub of Whangārei's nightlife. Photo / Michael Cunningham
Whangārei police have launched an online portal as part of an investigation into a serious assault on Water St on Sunday.
Police asked the public to upload any photos or video footage they have of the incident.
A man remains in a critical but stable condition after suffering a life-threatening
head injury during an early-morning assault in downtown Whangārei.
Police said a group of men were involved in the assault on the 36-year-old, carried out on Water St at around 2.45am on Sunday.
“The victim suffered a serious head injury and was flown to Auckland Hospital for treatment,” police said in a statement.