1 Jan 2013

Police seek victim of serious assault

6:59 pm on 1 January 2013

Police are trying to track down the victim of a serious assault on New Year's Eve at Mount Maunganui.

They say the assault took place at about 11.30pm.

They say witnesses saw a man stomping on the head of the victim many times.

He was chased by the police and arrested.

But they say the victim was last seen staggering through the crowd bleeding and possibly with teeth missing from the attack.

Police would like him to get in touch with them and say it is important he seek medical attention.

They also want to hear from any other people who witnessed the attack.