Hutt Valley Police are asking for people with information to come forward. Photo / File
Police are interested in speaking to people who may have filmed an assault on a taxi driver in Lower Hutt last week.
The driver was approached by a man who punched him numerous times before causing damage to the vehicle.
The assault that took place around 8.45pm last Sunday in Alicetown, Lower Hutt.
Detective Sergeant Lee Underhill said the serious and unprovoked assault could have ended far more badly had a passer-by not intervened.
"He undoubtedly saved the victim from serious head injuries.
"The victim is recovering with support, but is shaken and has not been able
to return to work since the incident," Underhill said.
Police have been following "strong lines" of inquiry but are asking for the help of the public.
Underhill said police knew people filmed the event and were asking for them to come forward with their footage.
"There were people present on the night who recorded the incident – I'm interested in any footage that people have depicting the assault or the offender."
If you were present or have any information that might be useful to the investigation and identifying the offender Hutt Valley Police ask you come forward or call 04 560 2600.
Is this the role that every other NZ town and city should consider?