Police are appealing for more information after an attempted robbery in Hastings left a local resident shaken and with minor injuries.
A resident of Francis Hicks Ave, St Leonards was leaving his address when he was approached by a man at 5.30pm on Wednesday, 9 June.
A police spokesman said the man opened the driver's car door and attempted to drag the victim from his vehicle.
"The driver fought back and drove off towards Maraekakaho Rd," he said.
The spokesman said Hastings Police are seeking assistance from the community following the incident in the St Leonards suburb.