Serious assault in Wanaka

The Night 'n' Day store is closed and the footpath around it is cordoned off today. Photos by...
The Night 'n' Day store is closed and the footpath around it is cordoned off today. Photos by Lucy Ibbotson
A police vehicle was still parked outside at midday.  Photos by Lucy Ibbotson
A police vehicle was still parked outside at midday. Photos by Lucy Ibbotson

A man was flown to Dunedin Hospital in a critical condition this morning after an assault in Wanaka.

The man, aged in his late 20s, was assaulted at the Night 'n' Day store in Ardmore St just after 3am.

Two men have been arrested for assault, and inquiries are continuing as to other charges.

The Night 'n' Day store is closed and the footpath around it is cordoned off today.

A police vehicle was still parked outside at midday.  

Anyone in the area at the time of the assault, or with information that might help, should call Wanaka Police on (03) 443 7272 or CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111.

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