Christchurch police are hunting two youths who attacked an invalid last week.
The man, in his 30s and who walks with a limp dragging one of his feet, was walking his bike through Hampshire Park last Tuesday when he was approached, Senior Constable Warren Dwyer of New Brighton police said.
The youths demanded a cigarette then money and stabbed the man's hand with a knife. He needed surgery to his index finger.
The invalid wrestled the knife off the youth, and stabbed him in his left buttock.
The main offender was described as Polynesian or Maori, 14-16 years old, medium build, short black curly hair and a wispy black moustache.
"This man was obviously an invalid and he was attacked in public view," Mr Dwyer said.
"There is also a young man out there who has probably sought medical help and is quite uncomfortable."
Anyone who saw the attack or knew the offenders was asked to contact police.
- NZPA
Police hunt youths who attacked invalid
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