Hastings man charged in relation to serious assault

A 32-year-old Hastings man has been charged with injuring with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, in relation to a serious assault earlier this week.
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The assault occurred at a dairy in Gordon Road, Hastings at around 11am on Tuesday 29 March.
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The victim was a customer in the dairy and suffered serious facial injuries - including a fractured cheekbone – and concussion.
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“This was a savage, unprovoked attack on an innocent member of the public going about his daily business,” says Detective Inspector Dave de Lange, Eastern District Crime Services Manager.?
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The victim, an RSE worker, remains in hospital recovering from his injuries.
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“In addition to the serious impact this incident has had on the victim, I’m aware it has also affected the victim’s colleagues, and our wider RSE community.”??
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“I want to reassure them that this was an isolated event and the offender has been located and will be held to account for his actions.”?
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Issued by Police Media Centre.?