New Zealand / Waikato

Air ambulance needed after Ohakuri assault

09:29 am on 15 April 2017

A man is being treated in hospital after being assaulted in Ohakuri, south-eastern Waikato, last night.

Photo: RNZ / Alexander Robertson

Two ambulances attended the scene on Tutukau Road after receiving a call just before midnight.

The 21-year-old was taken to Waikato Hospital by helicopter.

A hospital spokesperson said he was in a stable condition and was under observation in the emergency department.