Police say they are now speaking to the man sought in relation to an assault in Greymouth.
They earlier launched a public appeal relating to an incident at a restaurant on August 8.
A police spokesman said the man 鈥渕ay be able to assist us with our inquiries following an assault on the corner of Tainui and Whall Streets鈥 on Friday.
The alleged assault happened at about 10.45pm.
Police did not know where the man was from, but said it was possibly Christchurch or Nelson.
Police asked anyone with information to reference file number 250811/6119. Information can also be offered anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
Raphael Franks is an Auckland-based reporter who covers business, breaking news and local stories from T膩maki Makaurau. He joined the Herald as a Te Rito cadet in 2022.
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