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New Plymouth Police investigate assault

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New Plymouth Police are investigating a serious assault that occurred on Young Street on Friday 14 December. 
 
The assault occurred at around 9.30pm that evening, when the victim was standing outside a residential property smoking a cigarette. 
 
The victim, a man in his 20s, was approached and assaulted by one or two men, who were unknown to him.
 
The victim was very shaken by the incident. 
 
Police would like to hear from anyone who saw or heard anything on Young Street around the time of the assault, or anyone who has information which could assist our enquiries. 
 
If you can help, please call New Plymouth Police on 06 759 5500. Information can also be provided anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. 
 
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Issued by Police Media Centre