Serious Assault - Tokaanu

A man charged with seriously assaulting a 64 yr old man in his home re-appeared in the Taupö District Court on Tuesday.

The assault took place in Tokaanu, near Turangi, on the 14th April 2012. Police located the 21 year old man charged with the offence near the scene in the early hours of that morning.

The victim was flown to Waikato hospital that evening and has since been transferred.  He remains in a serious condition and Police are monitoring his condition daily.

Bail was not sought and the 21 year old man has been remanded in custody without plea.  He is due to re-appear at Taupo on 8th May 2012.

It is very likely that more serious charges will be laid in due course.

"Given that an arrest has been made, Police will not be making any further commentary about this matter until further charges are laid or there is any significant change to the condition of this victim," Officer in charge of the case, Detective Inspector Mark Loper,said.