Police searching for viciously assaulted man

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Police 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.

"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.