Home / New ZealandPolice searching for viciously assaulted manAPNZ1 Jan, 2013 06:02 AMQuick 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/XLinkedInRedditPhoto / FilePhoto / FilePolice are trying to find a man who was viciously assaulted at Mount Maunganui last night.The victim was last seen staggering through New Year's Eve crowds on Marine Parade about 11.30pm. He was heavily bleeding and might have lost a couple of teeth after another man stomped in his head numerous times, Detective Kevin Shields said. The offender ran across the road as police approached, but was soon found and arrested.However, the victim has not been found.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME."We'd like the victim to contact us so the appropriate support can be offered. It's also important the victim seeks appropriate medical attention as his injuries could be quite severe," Detective Shields said.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditLatest from New ZealandNew ZealandMan dies in 4am crash while driving wife to airport to fly to funeral in FijiNew ZealandPerson seriously injured after vehicle crashes 100m down bank in WaikatoNew ZealandPolice issue appeal for sightings of wanted manSponsoredKiss cams and passion cohorts: how brands get famous in culture AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.