2 Mar 2025

Palmerston North man found critically injured following assault

10:20 am on 2 March 2025
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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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