Blumsky injuries investigation completed

Wellington Police say it is unclear how or why Mark Blumsky, the National Party candidate for Wellington Central, received his recent facial injuries, and have concluded their investigation.

Bar staff locking up premises early on Saturday July 23 found Mr Blumsky lying hurt with facial injuries in the stairwell leading to his apartment.

The stairwell is shared by a bar, Mr Blumsky's apartment and other business premises.

Mr Blumsky could not recollect the events leading up to his injuries but believed he was the victim of assault.

Detective Senior Sergeant Simon Perry of Wellington CIB said police had concluded their investigation after talking with many people including Mr Blumsky, friends he had been socialising with, the bar staff who found him and people who had spoken to him during the evening.

"We're satisfied that whatever happened took place in the stairwell but whether Mr Blumsky was assaulted, pushed or fell may never be known," Mr Perry said.

"Security footage from the bar does not cover the stairwell and was unable to help us. We're unable to take the matter any further."

Mr Perry said the investigation outcome has been communicated to Mr Blumsky, who was overseas, through his campaign manager David Farrar.

- NZPA