Wanaka man 'bashed mate during drinking session'

A 31-year-old Wanaka man will face an assault charge in the Queenstown District Court for allegedly bashing his mate after a drinking session in Wanaka on Friday evening.

Constable Sean Hurley said the two men had been "drinking to excess'' at a local hostel before the incident.

The man was arrested after he allegedly assaulted the 35-year-old male victim about 9:40pm on Dunmore St.

The man was charged with injuring with intent to injure, Const Hurley said.