Two tourists who were assaulted by a group of people earlier today remain in hospital tonight.
It is believed the attack, which involved two male tourists and a group of eight people, took place outside the Vagabond Backpacker in Christchurch about 2.30am this morning.
This afternoon a manager at the Vagabond Backpackers said he was unable to make any comment.
After the attack the pair were admitted to hospital, one with a broken jaw, and the other with serious eye injuries, police said.
A Canterbury District Health Board spokesman said both men were in a stable condition, however neither was in a state to talk.
