A man was attacked while taking a shortcut home last night, and is now in a serious condition in hospital with a suspected fractured scull.
Wellington police were called at 3am today by staff at Kenepuru Hospital in regards to a male victim with a serious head injury.
It has been established he had been walking home after having dinner at a friend's house in Worcester Street between 10.30pm and 11.30pm.
It appears he took a short cut through Cannons Creek Park where police have since discovered fresh blood and items belonging to the man.
Police say a group of people may have been hanging out in the area drinking alcohol - a common occurrence at that location.