A man is in hospital after being attacked by a group of people in his own home on Saturday night, who demanded he give them alcohol.
Gisborne Police are appealing for the public’s help after a group of four people left the man seriously injured and his wife traumatised in their home.
The couple in their 60s were at their Park View Place address in Riverdale, Gisborne, when a dark-coloured large car or people-mover reversed into their driveway at around 9:30pm on Saturday.
Four men, described as between the age of 18 and 20, got out of the vehicle and confronted the man at his front door, demanding he give them alcohol.
"When the man said he had no alcohol, he has been set upon by all four," detective senior sergeant Mark Moorhouse said.
"The victim was hit over the head with a bottle and punched and kicked several times."
Moorhouse said he is appalled by the level of violence that has been inflicted on this man in his home.
The man was taken to Gisborne Hospital, where he is being treated for serious head injuries and broken ribs and is in a stable condition.
"The man’s wife was uninjured in the attack, but understandably it has left her severely traumatised," Moorhouse said
Police believe there was a young woman present with the four men at the time of the attack and they all left the scene in a vehicle.
Police urge anyone with information about the attack to come forward and speak to them.
"Anyone with information is asked to call Police on 105 and reference the file number P052662253.
"Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111."
