Photo: RNZ / Marika Khabazi
Wellington police are appealing for information after a man was assaulted and seriously injured in Miramar on Saturday afternoon.
Emergency services were called at about 4.55pm to Miramar Avenue, after the man had been approached by a group of young people, police said.
The man's head struck concrete when he was assaulted by the group, police said.
He was transported to hospital in a serious condition and continues to receive treatment.
Officers were trying to find out the full circumstances of the attack, and locate those believed to be responsible, police said.
Police are encouraging anyone who was in the area at the time or who has CCTV footage to contact them using the 105 service with the reference number 250215/6620.
Information can also be shared anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
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