Hutt Valley Police Probe Serious Assault

Hutt Valley Police are continuing to investigate a serious assault that left a person with critical injuries.

At around 5am on Wednesday 10 December, Police received reports of an assault at an address on Trinity Avenue, Epuni.

Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Cusin says Police continue to explore multiple avenues of enquiry and are asking the public for their help.

"What has occurred is a disturbing instance of extreme violence, and we're asking anyone who was in the Trinity Avenue and Oxford Terrace area at that time to reach out to Police, or anonymously at Crimestoppers.

"We know there will be people in the community who have information which could help us find the people responsible for this crime."

Information reported online at 105.police.govt.nz, clicking "update report", or by calling 105. Please use the reference number 251210/2088.

Anonymous reports can be made through Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.

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