Family assaulted in Hastings

A Hastings family is recovering after being attacked when they stopped their vehicle in a city street last night.

The 51-year-old male driver stopped in Nelson Street after an object hit his vehicle but when he got out he was attacked by up to six people, a police spokesman said.

Two women in the vehicle, aged 48 and 26, were also assaulted, as was a 47-year-old man from a nearby house who came to the family's aid.

"All three occupants of the vehicle were treated at Hastings Hospital and the driver has been treated for facial fractures," the spokesman said.

"This was a completely unprovoked assault and police are seeking the assistance of the public to apprehend those involved."

Police wanted to hear from anyone with information.

- NZPA