Home / New Zealand / CrimeCar approaches man out walking in Auckland's Glenfield before bashing reportedNZ Herald13 Feb, 2021 06:13 PMQuick ReadSubscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Sign in hereListening to articles is free for open-access content—explore other articles or learn more about text-to-speech.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditPolice are urging anyone with information about the incident to get in touch. Photo / FilePolice are urging anyone with information about the incident to get in touch. Photo / FileA man has been hospitalised with critical injuries after an assault in Glenfield on Saturday evening.Police said the incident occurred on Manuka Rd in the Auckland North Shore suburb at about 6.20pm. Detective Senior Sergeant Mike Frost said the victim was out walking when a man in a vehicle approached him. "Initial inquiries indicate the pair exchanged words prior to the assault but at this stage it's unclear whether they know one another," Frost said.The man who'd been out walking was taken to Auckland Hospital with critical injuries.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.Police said the offender's car was described as a red four-door hatchback."Anyone with information about the assault, the offender or this vehicle is urged to get in touch with Police on 105, quoting file number 210213/2524," Frost said.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditLatest from CrimeNew ZealandMan high on mushrooms crashes car into garage, with a preschooler on his lapNew Zealand'A newfound faith': Rapist says the Lord will help him as he’s sent to jailNew Zealand'Execution': Mongrel Mob member gunned down as he sat with partner and kids in car SponsoredSolar bat monitors uncover secrets of Auckland’s night skyAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.