Police hunting 'coward' who punched Michael Laws

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Mon, 08 Aug 2011 6:00a.m.

Michael Laws

Michael Laws

Whanganui Police are hunting the man who gave former mayor Michael Laws a black eye at the weekend.

The RadioLIVE host was at a bar with a companion at around 11:30pm on Friday night when he was punched in the face.

“I had entered the premises with a companion and exchanged pleasantries with a number of bar patrons at approximately 11:30pm on Friday evening," says Mr Laws.

"I was on my way home from attending another function. As I walked into the area of the bar where the band was playing, I was attacked from behind by an assailant.

"It was entirely unprovoked and I had neither exchanged words nor looks with this individual."

He says he's heard it was gang-related, as he's been championing anti-gang legislation. He called the attacker a "coward".

Mr Laws says he's not seriously hurt but has suffered some damage to his right eye, cheekbone and mouth.

Later this year Mr Laws plans to step into the ring with Maori activist Ken Mair later this year in a charity boxing match.

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09 Aug 2011 08:32p.m.

Dan wrote:

As much as I detest Mr. Laws I absolutely accept that: 1) He has the absolute liberty to speak his mind as long as he's not breaking any law. 2) The offender, whatever the reason for the attack, is a coward and should be found and imprisoned. You don't get a free pass just because the person you assault is unpopular or hated.

09 Aug 2011 07:42a.m.

Jimbo wrote:

That's the problem with these little cowards like laws, harawira, WACO and the likes these days, they think they can say what they want, upset who they want and not worry bout consequences or who they hurt with their thoughtless comments, then it's all boo hoo waa waa when someone retaliates... Here's an idea, if you don't like people attacking you, then shut your mouth.... Good enough to give it out though eh???

08 Aug 2011 04:29p.m.

Hone wrote:

Wow, I just assumed that Michael Laws got punched in the face on a daily basis.

08 Aug 2011 12:34p.m.

jan.. wrote:

Hone's word of wisdom was only a 'hear say' but the unfaithful ex-mayor Michael Law was caught redhanded by his wife sleeping with a prosititute must have a reason to recieved a black eye or he just want plublicity..
Hope he find the coward won't repeat itself..

08 Aug 2011 11:13a.m.

Andrew wrote:

Colonial Oppressor bites the dust...hahaha!

08 Aug 2011 09:46a.m.

Sam wrote:

Rightwing farrow need a morality check

08 Aug 2011 09:35a.m.

Barney wrote:

We need more people like Laws whether we agree with him or not. The PC barrier needs to be broken. We suffer enough crap from the likes of Minto, Bradley and Harawira.

08 Aug 2011 09:21a.m.

Aron wrote:

Yea he is a mouthly prick because he's not to scared to speak his mind in public like most people. I dont agree with everything he says but i give him my respect for speaking his mind. Hope they get the Coward

08 Aug 2011 09:05a.m.

Brett wrote:

Laws is a mouthy prick

08 Aug 2011 07:44a.m.

Waco wrote:

Nice comment Jimbo YOU IDIOT