Police are currently investigating an assault which occurred at middnight outside Tillerman's Bar on Don Street in Invercargill.
A 47 year old male is currently in a serious condition in Dunedin Hospital as a result of the incident.
A large number of people were in the immediate area outside Tillerman's Bar at the time of this incident and police would request that any persons who were present and saw what occurred contact Invercargill Police on ph 03 211 0400 or alternatively anonymous information can be passed to Crimestoppers ph 0800 555 111.