A male has been referred to Youth Aid after an assault that left the victim with life-threatening head injuries in Whangārei on Sunday.
Police said a group of men were involved in the assault, which happened on Water St in central Whangarei about 2.45am. The victim was a 36-year-old.
Police executed a search warrant yesterday and located the male, a police spokesperson said.
The victim remains in hospital in a serious but stable condition.
“Our thoughts are with our friends and family at this time,” the spokesperson said.
