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A 44-year-old man is in an induced coma in hospital after being knocked to the ground and left in a pool of blood outside a bar in central Christchurch early this morning.
Detective Constable David Parker said the serious assault happened at about 1.50am outside the Dolls House Bar in Gloucester Street.
Anyone with information or who witnessed the assault is asked to contact Mr Parker on (03) 363 7813.
- NZPA
