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Northland police set up online portal as part of investigation into Whangārei assault

Karina Cooper
By Karina Cooper
News Director·Northern Advocate·
27 Feb, 2023 05:47 AMQuick Read

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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

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.

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Police believed a number of people were in the area at the time.

The attack appears to have unfolded near the hub of Whangārei’s nightlife. Water St intersects with Vine and Bank streets, where bars are often busy with revellers over the weekend.

Police asked anyone with footage to upload it by going to https://darkgray.nc3.govt.nz/

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People with information can call police on 105 or fill out a report online at www.police.govt.nz/use-105, using “UpdateReport”, referencing file number 230226/5741.

Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

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