1 Apr 2022

Seasonal worker targeted in 'savage' attack in Hastings dairy

1:47 pm on 1 April 2022

A man has been charged after a serious assault on an overseas seasonal worker in Hastings.

The victim was a customer at a dairy in the suburb of Raureka about 11am on Tuesday.

He suffered serious facial injuries including a fractured cheekbone and concussion, and remains in hospital, recovering from his injuries.

Police described it as a savage, unprovoked attack, but assured the public it was an isolated incident.