Police Probe Launched After Waipukurau Disorder

An investigation has been launched after two people were injured, one seriously, during a disorder incident at an event in Waipukurau last night.

Police were called to a commercial premises about 8.30pm after reports of a large group fighting.

On arrival, one person was found with moderate injuries, and was transported to hospital to be assessed.

Further fighting has then broken out, resulting in another person being seriously injured.

The attendees have been dispersed and an investigation has commenced.

Police are following positive lines of enquiry, however we would like to hear from anyone with information about this incident.

If you have information to share, please call 105 and reference event number P059821776.

You can also share information anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

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