Police seek witnesses after Wellington assault and robbery

A New Zealand Police officer stands beside a patrol car on a residential street.
Police appeal for information after a serious assault and robbery on Ohiro Rd in Aro Valley on Wednesday evening.

Police are asking for public help after a person was seriously assaulted and robbed on Ohiro Rd in Aro Valley on Wednesday evening.

The victim was walking along Ohiro Rd about 5.40pm when they were attacked by two unknown men, Police said.

The offenders stole the victim’s phone. The victim suffered multiple injuries and needed hospital treatment.

Police are asking anyone who witnessed the incident, has CCTV footage from the area, or saw two men on Ohiro Rd between 5pm and 6pm to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 105 or make a report online, quoting file number 260317/0947.

Information can also be given anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.