Attributable to Acting Detective Inspector Louise Curragh:

One man has been arrested after a serious assault at the Rotorua Lakefront overnight.

Police were called to the lakefront about 3.15am after a report of a man being assaulted. 

On Police’s arrival, the victim was found in a critical condition and was transported to hospital. 

The alleged offender was located nearby a short time later and taken into custody. 

Police are now working to establish the full circumstances of what has occurred, and charges are being considered.