13 May 2025

Lower Hutt man left in critical condition after assault

3:30 pm on 13 May 2025
RNZ/Reece Baker

Police are calling for anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity in the Randwick Road area in the last few days to get in touch. Photo: RNZ / REECE BAKER

A Wellington man is in a critical condition after a serious assault at a residential address in Lower Hutt.

Police were called to Randwick Road at 8pm on Monday night where a 50-year-old man was found with injuries consistent with him being assaulted.

Police monitored the house overnight and a scene examination will take place on Tuesday.

Police said they were working to identify the circumstances around the assault.

Residents on Randwick Road can expect to see a high Police presence over the next few days.

Police are calling for anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity in the Randwick Road area in the last few days to get in touch.

They also wanted to hear from residents with CCTV or dashcam footage to help with their investigation.