A man has been seriously injured in a violent incident in South Auckland late last night, police say.
The man was assaulted in Sandbrook Ave, Otara, about 11.30pm.
He's in a serious condition in hospital this morning.
![The man remains in a serious condition in hospital this morning. Photo / Sam Sword](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/57F3ABQYCIH4WTLOXQGK253AJY.jpg?auth=628d9deb5d4b255bdc913c5c2393359a435b928cb383d6d849988ac04b617073&width=16&height=9&quality=70&smart=true)
Police are investigating and asked for anyone in the Sandbrook Ave area, and who witnessed the assault, to call their local police or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.