Source: Radio New Zealand
Police had received reports that a person was assaulted at the intersection of Massey Street and Korimako Street. RNZ / Nate McKinnon
A person is seriously injured after being assaulted following a road rage incident in Hamilton.
Detective Alistair Hill from Hamilton City CIB said police were called at about 9am on Friday with a report that a person had been assaulted at the intersection of Massey Street and Korimako Street.
“The victim was transported to hospital by ambulance in a serious condition.”
“Initial enquiries suggest that this assault appears to be a road-rage incident, that is believed to have started on Higgins Road and made its way to the intersection where the assault occurred.
He said police believed there were at least two offenders who fled the scene in a vehicle.
But police have not identified any potential offenders or their vehicle.
Police are asking anyone who witnessed the road rage or assault, has any information about it, or travelled through the area and has dashcam footage to contact them referencing the file number 260227/4370.
Information can be submitted to police online or by calling 105.
People can also provide information anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
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