At about 4:05am on Sunday 8th November 2015, the victim was walking with a friend past Readings Cinema, Courtenay Place, Wellington when he was knocked to the ground and seriously assaulted by an unknown group of males.
The victim suffered significant facial injuries and required surgery to repair his broken jaw as a result of the assault.
Police would like to speak with two males captured on CCTV in the area at the time in connection with the assault.
Anyone who may be able to identify either of the two males is asked to contact Constable Oliver Crellin at Wellington Police on (04) 381 2000 or alternatively can provide information anonymously through Crimestoppers phone line 0800 555 111.
