Man charged over serious assault outside bar

Police have charged one man and are looking for a second. Photo / File

A man has been charged over an incident that left another man in a critical condition in hospital.

The man, a 28-year-old foreigner, was critically injured in an assault outside a Viaduct bar around 5am today.

He was drinking with friends when he was punched to the ground by one man and was further assaulted by another.

The victim remains in hospital, though his condition has improved and he's now conscious.

Police have this evening charged a 20-year-old with injuring with intent to injure.

He will appear at the Auckland District Court on Thursday.

The second man remains at large.

Police enquires are continuing and anyone who may have seen what happened or that has information should contact Auckland City Police on 09 302 6557 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.