Life support beating victim starts rehabilitation

A Kapiti man beaten so badly he had to be put on life support six weeks ago has started rehabilitation, but his path to recovery remains unclear.

Robert Bryden, 25, suffered serious head injuries in the early morning assault on Tory St, central Wellington, on September 15.

He was put on life support in Wellington Hospital's intensive care unit but has since been transferred to a private facility".

Police today said his prognosis remained unclear.

The man arrested over the assault last month had his latest court appearace deferred today.

Ioritana Tuau, 20, has been charged with assault and wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.

He entered no plea when he appeared in Wellington District Court last month and was remanded on curfew to a Lower Hutt address.

A court registrar today set down his next appearance for December 15.