6 Apr 2009

Attacked and robbed outside railway station

9:33 am on 6 April 2009

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was attacked and robbed outside Wellington railway station.

They say the 22-year-old was waiting for a train when he was set upon in the early hours of Saturday morning. He suffered cuts and bruises when he was held in a headlock while his pockets and backpack were rummaged through. His cellphone was taken.

His two attackers are described as Maori or Polynesian men.