By RNZ
Nine people have been arrested following an assault in Tauranga that left a man seriously injured.
Police were called to Willow Street at about 6.50pm yesterday following a report of a disorder incident where a group of people approached a man at a bus stop and following a verbal exchange.
The man was allegedly assaulted by the group and police said the man and group were not known to each other.
The man received serious injuries and was transported to hospital. He has since been discharged.
A 20-year-old man is due to appear in Tauranga District Court tomorrow on a charge of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.