“Our inquiries are still in the very early stages, but we know that the motorist drove the victim to a property in Raumanga before carrying on,” he said.
Serfontein said the man who was picked up had several facial injuries.
“I’m confident [the driver] will remember this trip,” he said.
Police said they were notified of the assault by ambulance staff after they were called to the Raumanga property.
“What we don’t know is where the victim was picked up in Onerahi and at what specific time,” Serfontein said.
“I’m asking this person to come forward as information they may hold could help us.”
The victim has received treatment at Whangārei Hospital today and is in a stable condition.
“Detectives will speak further with the victim, but we would also like to hear from anyone in the Onerahi area that might have witnessed any fighting in the area early this morning,” Serfontein said.
Police asked anyone with information to update police online or call 105 using the reference number 260128/8749.
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