Police investigating after man found with serious injuries in Whakatāne park

Police are urging those with information to come forward. Photo / File

Police have secured an address on Tuhoe Ave after a man was found critically injured in a car park in Whakatāne.

The man was found in the early hours of this morning on Garaway St and was still in Whakatāne Hospital, police said in a statement.

A spokesperson said an address on Tuhoe Ave had been secured in relation to the incident.

“A scene examination will take place at both this address and along the [Wainuitewhara] Stream,” the spokesperson said.

The man was in critical condition after being found with serious injuries in a car park.

“Police are working to determine what led to the man being injured.

“Cordons are in place between Tuhoe Ave and Garaway Ave along the Wainuitewhara Stream.”

Anyone with information to help police with the investigation is urged to contact police on 105 or via police.govt.nz/use-105 using ‘Update Report’ and quote file number: 230510/3058.

Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.