A Japanese student was badly beaten and his car stolen by a group of youths near Otorohanga last Friday night.
The student tried desperately to defend himself and to stop the theft of his white 1988 Ford Laser.
Anyone with knowledge of the attack or of the car's whereabouts, registration NZ7440, should phone Te Kuiti police on (07) 878-8111.
<i>Crime scene:</i> Japanese student beaten near Otorohanga
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