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Tuesday, 29 June 2021 - 2:04pm |
Bay of Plenty

11 arrests made in relation to Rotorua assault

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Please attribute to Detective Sergeant Caroline Wharton, Rotorua Police:?
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Police investigating an assault on several innocent members of the public in Rotorua last month have today arrested 11 men.?
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Search warrants were carried out this morning in Waitematā and Whanganui.?
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The men, all Hells Angels gang members and ranging in age from 27 to 57, are facing a range of charges, including rioting, wounding with intent, and assault with intent.
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The arrests relate to an incident on 22 May outside a bar on Arawa Street, Rotorua.?
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14 members of the public were assaulted, with two suffering serious injuries.?
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This was a frightening attack on innocent members of our community.?
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The arrests today send a clear message that Police is committed to holding these offenders to account.?
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Police would like to thank the public for information provided following an appeal after the 22 May incident.?
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As this matter is now before the courts, Police are unable to provide further comment or information.?
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Issued by Police Media Centre.?
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