Police are investigating after a man walking home in Raglan was beaten in an apparent unprovoked attack.
Waikato police Senior Sergeant Matt Cranshaw said the man was approached by three young Maori men on Main Rd, near East St, about 12.30am today.
One of the men then punched him, sending him to the ground, before kicking him.
The trio then left on foot.
The victim suffered head and facial injuries and was taken to Waikato Hospital.