Police had cordoned off Queenstown's Cow Lane, following an assault early yesterday. Photo: Daisy HudsonThe victim of a serious Queenstown assault remains in a coma in Dunedin Hospital's intensive care unit, as police appeal for information about his alleged attackers. Photo: NZ PoliceSergeant Steve Watt said the incident highlighted how the consequences of a single punch could be "extremely severe''. "He’s tried to confront him, and the victim’s just pushed him away," Sgt Watt said. The incident was captured on CCTV, and Sgt Watt said police were appealing for information.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 12, 2019 15:36 UTC