Location:
Central

Attribute to Inspector Mark Miller, Taranaki Area Commander:

Police have arrested one person after investigating an assault in New Plymouth.

Around 7am on Tuesday 29 September, a man walking on the Coastal Walkway was assaulted by a motorcycle rider.

The victim was pushed onto nearby rocks and suffered serious injuries.

The offender was also aggressive to members of the public who witnessed the incident before speeding off.

When Police arrived on scene, the victim was bleeding and in pain.

Attending ambulance transported him to hospital.