Police in Ashburton are seeking information on a burglary and aggravated assault that saw a man in his 70s require hospital treatment.
Between 10:45pm and 11pm on Thursday 6 October, a man disturbed an intruder on their property on West Street near Racecourse Road.
"The male intruder has savagely attacked the 73-year-old victim and fled the scene on foot," says Detective Craig Clare.
"The victim has required hospital treatment as a result."
The suspect was described as a man around 6 feet tall, medium build, wearing a white or light-coloured hoodie with the hood up over his head.
It is possible the suspect was captured on a vehicle's dash camera in the area of the Russell Ave end of Racecourse Road or Russell Avenue itself - if so, Police would like to hear from you.
We would also like to hear from anyone who noticed a man matching the description in the area around the time mentioned.
