Police are further seeking the public’s help to still identify an Indian male who was seriously assaulted in Takanini on Tuesday night, August 15.

The man was left severely beaten with a baseball bat and left on the footpath at approximately 10.20 p.m. on Tuesday night on Great South Road, Takanini.

The public response has been positive in assisting Police with their enquiries; however, the male still remains unidentified. 

It is critically important to identify this male, so his family and friends can offer him support while he remains in a serious condition.  

Police are asking that the public check on their, friends, employees and work colleagues if they haven’t heard from or seen them since late Tuesday evening.

Police are also seeking to talk to anyone who may have witnessed the assault or has any information about who the man is.

The 25-year old man was wearing a grey collared shirt, blue jeans and black sneakers with white soles.

If you have any information that could help our investigation, please contact Detective Senior Sergeant Karen Bright, Counties Manukau Crime Squad on (09) 261 1321.

You can also provide information anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.