Police are trying to locate the man and woman involved in the alleged assault. Photo: RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly
A man has suffered a fractured eye socket and broken nose after being assaulted in Southland at the weekend.
Police said the man was lured from his Edendale home late on Saturday.
"At around 10.55pm on Saturday a woman knocked on the victim's door, saying she had a flat tyre and needed help," police said in a statement.
"The victim - a man in his 50s - walked with the woman to the corner of Melvin Street and Turner Street, where he was accosted by a man and assaulted. During the assault, the offender also attempted to restrain the victim by tying his hands behind his back."
Police were appealing for information from the public to identify the man and woman involved.
"Following the assault, the victim saw an SUV leaving the area at speed, and we believe it is likely the man and woman were in this SUV," police said.
"To help us locate this vehicle, we would like to hear from any residents who have street-facing security cameras on Turner Street, Melvin Street, Seawood Road or Ferry Road, and who may have captured footage of the vehicle on Saturday night.
"We would also like to speak to anyone who saw an SUV in the Edendale township between 10pm and midnight, or anyone with other information which could assist our enquiries."
Anyone with information should contact police on 105, quoting file number 251116/4977. Information could also be provided anonymously via CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111.
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