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Police seek information after man seriously hurt 'exiting' a car

October 7, 2018

Police are seeking help to identify a man who was critically injured today after he "exited a car".

Police said they and ambulance staff were called to the scene about 4pm today on Warspite Avenue where they found a man badly hurt on the side of the road.

He was taken to Wellington Hospital, but Police are now trying to figure out who he is.

He is a Maori or Polynesian man in his mid 30s, he is of solid build and about 185cm tall.

He has black hair cut short to a number 1 or number 2 length and a small amount of facial hair on his chin.

Police say they are looking into what exactly happened and are asking anyone with information to call them on 04 381 2000.

Information can also be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

New Zealand Wellington

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