Man sought over Xmas Eve assault

A man who has been on the run since he allegedly seriously assaulted a man in Warrington on Christmas Eve is being sought by police.

Senior Sergeant Steve Aitken said police had a warrant for the arrest of Christopher Hilton Harrington (31), of Warrington, who was wanted on a charge of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.

The victim suffered facial injuries and broken ribs.

The public should not approach Harrington, who police believed was still in the Dunedin area, but should call their nearest police station if they saw him.