The victim remains in hospital. Photo / NZME

A man has been charged with aggravated robbery and wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm after a person was critically injured near Whanganui.

The person was allegedly assaulted on Whangaehu Village Rd, 15 minutes south of Whanganui, on Friday afternoon.

The 27-year-old reportedly fled the scene in
a vehicle before police arrived.