Police are appealing for information after a woman was assaulted in her home at an address in Takapau on Saturday.
A police spokeswoman said the woman had entered her house on Charles St at about 10.30am to find an unknown man inside.
She had left the address less than ten minutes prior.
"The man attempted to flee the address and a short scuffle ensued, resulting in the woman being assaulted.
"During the attack she managed to strike the man in his face which is likely to have caused bruising or swelling."