A man has been hospitalised after being beaten with a pole-like weapon in Christchurch. Photo / File
A man has been taken to hospital after being beaten with a pole in Christchurch.
Police are appealing for information following an aggravated assault in Riccarton about 6pm on Monday night.
A 62-year-old man was walking along Rattray St when another man got out of a vehicle and demanded money.
The offender then repeatedly hit the man with a pole-like weapon, police said.
The victim was taken to hospital with moderate injuries.
The offender was described as Caucasian, in his mid-20s, about 188cm, with short, blonde hair.
He was wearing black jeans, a black t-shirt with writing on the front and a green/khaki cap.
The vehicle is thought to be a dark green or black rough-looking late-model sedan.
Anyone with any information about this incident is urged to contact Detective Constable Emmie Perham at Christchurch Police on 03 363 7400.
The offenders took off in a stolen vehicle with cigarettes, cash and other items.