Police are
appealing for witnesses to an assault that occurred in
Masterton in the early hours of last Sunday July
16th.
Police were called to the Jackson Street Bar at
closing time around 1am, following reports of disorder
outside the bar.
A 19-year-old local man had been
assaulted by a group of two or more people.
He was taken
to Masterton Hospital by ambulance and is still recovering
in hospital.
His friends and family have been extremely
worried following the incident and Police is committed to
locating those responsible.
Police have spoken to a number
of people who were at the scene, however there was a large
volume of people both at the bar and in the general area at
the time, and we are asking that anyone who has not spoken
to Police already makes contact with us.
If you have any
information which may be useful, please contact Masterton
Police on 06 370 0300.
Alternatively, information can be
shared anonymously via Crimestoppers on 08000 555
111.
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