Police investigating the fatal assault of a man on a Lower Hutt street on Friday night are looking for a man who may have facial injuries and are calling for witnesses who drove past the scene of the altercation to come forward.
Faapaia Fonoilaepa, a 29-year-old painter from Avalon, was killed during a fight near the intersection of High Street and Burcham Street in Taitā just after 7.30pm.
Police said today they are still looking to speak to a man who was seen leaving the area in a silver station wagon, which was later found in Pringle Street.
Police believe he may have been assaulted, and potentially has noticeable facial injuries, the statement said. There are concerns for his welfare as he may require medical attention, it said.
The man is described as Māori, of medium build, aged 30-40, with dark hair and facial tattoos. He was wearing black clothes.
Anyone who has knowledge of this man's whereabouts is being encouraged to get in touch with police as soon as possible.
Police say they have also reviewed CCTV footage from several nearby buildings and have determined that a number of vehicles drove past as the physical altercation unfolded. Any witnesses are being urged to get in touch with police.
Meanwhile, a female witness police were earlier seeking has now been located and she is assisting with inquiries, the statement said.
Anyone with any information about the incident or the man described can phone Lower Hutt Police on (04) 560 2600.
Information can also be provided anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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