Whangārei CIB is seeking a motorist who gave a lift to the victim of an assault in Onerahi early this morning.

That motorist is not being sought over the offending, but their information could help progress enquiries.

“Sometime between 4am and 4.45am, the assault victim has been picked up in the Onerahi area by a member of the public,” Detective Sergeant Pieter Serfontein says.

“Our enquiries are still in the very early stages, but we know that the motorist drove the victim to a property in Raumanga before carrying on.

“The victim had a number of facial injuries at the time, and I’m confident this person will remember this trip.”

Police were notified of the assault by ambulance staff after they were called to the Raumanga property.

“What we don’t know is where the victim was picked up in Onerahi and at what specific time,” Detective Sergeant Serfontein says.

“I’m asking this person to come forward as information they may hold could help us.”

The victim, who is a man, has received treatment at Whangārei Hospital today and is in a stable condition.

“Detectives will speak further with the victim, but we would also like to hear from anyone in the Onerahi area that might have witnessed any fighting in the area early this morning,” Detective Sergeant Serfontein says.

Please update Police online now or call 105 using the reference number 260128/8749.

Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

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