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An additional 12 people have been arrested after allegedly assaulting patrons outside a Rotorua bar last month. File image: Man sporting Hells Angels gang patch. Source: istock.com
It follows 11 arrests made yesterday, also over the May 22 incident at the Rotorua Sports Bar. Detective Sergeant Caroline Wharton confirmed today’s arrests were all men from the Hells Angels gang.
The men, ranging in age from 25 to 57, face charges including rioting, wounding with intent, and assault with intent.
The incident last month left several innocent members of the public injured.
Wharton said police were called to an “unprovoked attack” that resulted in serious injuries to at least two people.
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A new survey has revealed that Kiwis are fearful of a more visible gang presence in public spaces.
A man died following a shooting in Auckland s Ōtāhuhu in the early hours of Sunday morning, in Rotorua members of the public were caught up in the bedlam near the Rotorua Sports bar, and two people were seriously injured in fighting as well.
60 per cent of the 1000 respondents in the Research NZ Crime and Safety survey said an increase in people with alcohol and drug problems contributed to more New Zealanders being assaulted or feeling unsafe.