Alleged assault on abusive drunk

An man who allegedly assaulted an ungrateful drunk appeared in court on Tuesday.

Peter George Flesher at a property on July 16, where people were drinking, police say.

They say the victim was unresponsive at the front of the address and Flesher tried to wake him, but the victim became abusive towards him.

Flesher then allegedly assaulted the victim and caused him injury.

He appeared in the Whanganui District Court this week and was remanded without plea to August 9.