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A 44-year-old woman is in a critical condition after being assaulted in Wanganui early today.
The woman received serious head injuries in the assault, which happened on Titoki Street, Detective Senior Sergeant Chris Bensemann of Wanganui police said.
The woman was in Wellington Hospital's intensive care unit undergoing neurological surgery, he said.
Police were conducting a scene examination of Titoki Street and a residential address there.
"We wish to hear from anyone who was in the Titoki Street area between midnight and 1.30am. We are seeking sightings of the victim," Mr Bensemann said.
The victim was a Maori woman, of medium build, average height with medium length greying black hair, he said.
She was wearing a pink t-shirt and black trousers.
- NZPA
