Photo: RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly
A man has been found critically injured after what Palmerston North police believe was an assault Saturday in the suburb of Cloverlea.
A police guard remained at the property overnight, with a scene examination to be carried out over the coming days.
The man remained in hospital in a serious condition.
Detective Sergeant Shelley Ross said initial enquiries established the attack was an isolated case.
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