'Cowardly assault' in Queenstown

Two Cromwell men were arrested in Queenstown early this morning after an alleged assault in which a local man was kicked in the head while lying on the ground.

Sergeant Kate Pirovano said one man was charged with assault and the other with injuring with intent after a "cowardly assault'' in Queenstown Mall at 1.25am.

The victim was felled with a punch before being repeatedly kicked in the head.

"It appears it was a deliberate act without provocation.

"Males just seem to think it's acceptable to boot people in the head when they're lying defenceless on the ground.''

She could not provide information on the condition of the victim.

 

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