Photo: RNZ / REECE BAKER
Police are trying to track down a man who was punched in Queenstown in a seemingly unprovoked attack.
The man was targeted at a taxi rank near Searle Lane and Camp Street in the early hours of 25 May.
Police said they learnt of the attack while investigating a separate assault moments before, in a Searle Lane bar.
The victim was looking down at his phone and walking in the direction of the Cookie Time shop when he was punched by one of three men who had left the bar.
After the incident, a member of the public briefly spoke to the victim, and handed back his beanie, which fell off during the assault.
"The alleged offender for the first incident has been arrested, but we would like to speak with the victim of the assault that happened on the footpath near the Cookie Time shop, the passerby, or any other witnesses," detective Lisa Watt said.
The victim is described as having a black beard, and was wearing a black puffer jacket, blue jeans, white shoes, and black beanie."
If you have information that may assist, contact police online at 105.police.govt.nz, clicking "Update Report", or call 105 with reference number: 250527/7943.
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