Tauranga Police have arrested two men following a disorder incident at a large community gathering last weekend.
About 5.30pm on Saturday 24 August, Police were notified of a physical dispute involving a number of people, on Cheyne Road, Pyes Pa.
Today, two Tauranga men were arrested. A 39-year-old has been charged with assault, while a 44-year-old has been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. They are due to appear in the Tauranga District Court on 5 September.
Police are continuing to investigate the incident and more arrests are expected.
We would like to thank those people who have been in touch with information, but would still like to speak with anyone who has details or footage of the incident who hasn’t yet been in contact with us.
Information can be provided through 105 via phone or online at https://www.police.govt.nz/use-105 , using ‘Update My Report’.
Please reference file number 240825/6882.
Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Issued by the Police Media Centre