Tokoroa assault: Police seek information after man attacked while helping driver

Police are seeking information after a man was allegedly assaulted in Tokoroa while helping another driver.

At 4.15am on Friday, near the intersection of Old Taupo and Baird Rds, the man stopped his vehicle to assist another motorist.

A police spokesperson said during this interaction, the man was allegedly assaulted, causing a head injury.

Police said the man is now recovering at home and they are “working to establish the full circumstances of what has occurred, and to locate the other party believed to be involved”.

“We would like to hear from anyone who saw one or two cars pulled over to the side of the road in that area on Friday between 4.15am and 4.35am.

“If you saw something or have any dashcam footage of that area around that time, please get in touch.”

Information can be provided by calling 105 with file number 250823/7697.