Central Otago Police are investigating a serious assault which occurred near the public toilets on Lode Lane, Cromwell, at about 12.30am this morning (Saturday 27th).
A 43 year old Cromwell male suffered serious facial injuries including a suspected broken jaw, fractured cheekbone and injuries to his ribs as a result of the assault. He is being transferred from Dunstan Hospital to Dunedin Hospital to undergo surgery in the next few days.
Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident or any person who may have been in the area of the public toilets and surrounding mall area in the early hours of Saturday morning.
If anyone can assist to identify the two male suspects involved please contact Detective Lisa WATT of Queenstown Police, (03) 441 1600. Anonymous contact can also be made to the organisation "Crimestoppers" on 0800 555 111
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