Hastings Police are asking for help identifying a man who broke into a home and assaulted a man in Longlands Road, Hastings this morning.
A couple aged in their seventies were woken at around 8.15am and confronted by the intruder inside their home.
The offender, described as in his late teens, broke a window to gain entry. He assaulted the male occupant before leaving in a dark coloured sedan.
Detective John Brans of the Hawkes Bay CIB said the male occupant received minor injuries for which he received medical attention. ?His wife was not injured.
¡°The couple are understandably shaken. They have been supported by family and victim support today after what was a traumatic incident.¡±
¡°We would like to hear from anyone who saw a man in his late teens acting suspiciously in or around the Longlands Road area this morning between 7am and 8.30am. ?
Anyone with information can call the Hastings Police on 06 831 0700 or provide information anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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