A young man who punched another man and broke his nose and cheekbone in an unprovoked attack will be sentenced later this month after spending nearly five months in custody. Luke Michael Mason, 21, yesterday appeared in the Blenheim District Court on one charge of assault with intent to injure, to which he pleaded guilty.
Police prosecutor sergeant Steve Frost said in September last year Mason was at a party with the victim, when the victim left to go to McDonald's.
He said Mason ran to catch up with the victim, asking him to wait for him. He punched him in the nose, then challenged him to a fight.
Mr Frost said friends of the victim tried to stop the attack but were held back by associates of the defendant and Mason punched him again. The victim was taken to Wairau Hospital.
Lawyer Philip Watson said Mason had been in custody for four months and 16 days.
Judge John Walker convicted Mason and remanded him in custody until April 26 for sentencing.
The Marlborough Express
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