The name of a man wanted over a "cowardly" central Auckland hammer attack has been released by police.
Police say they're seeking the public's assistance to locate 42-year-old Paul Christopher Wulf.
According to police the "unprovoked attack" took place at 9am on Wednesday March 6 while the victim said on a bench near the corner of Lorne St and Rutland St, outside Auckland Central Library.
They say the man was struck from behind before the attacker fled the scene - seen running up Rutland Street towards Mayoral Drive.
The victim was transported to hospital with serious head injuries.
"We want to find the dangerous offender who was responsible for this vicious attack and hold them to account," Acting Detective Inspector Glenn Baldwin said in a statement today.
Mr Baldwin labelled the attack, "shocking, unprovoked and cowardly".
Anyone with information about the attack is urged to contact Auckland City Police on 09 302 6557 or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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