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Serious assault in Wanaka

Sunday 4 March 2012, 11:09AM

By New Zealand Police

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WANAKA

Wanaka Police attended a serious assault that occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning, 3rd of March 2012.

Snr Constable Mike Johnston of the Wanaka Police said that Police units where called to a residential address in the heart of Wanaka township where a male had been assaulted.

A party had been in progress at this address when a fight erupted between two male party goers. Another male became involved and one male sustained serious head injuries and was taken to Dunstan Hospital for treatment. He is recovering and is in a stable condition.

Police located the offender soon after the incident that is now facing a number of charges including; injures with intent to injure and possession of an offensive weapon.