A group of gang members allegedly assaulted patrons and members of the public in an unprovoked attack outside a Rotorua bar overnight.
In a statement today, Detective Sergeant Caroline Wharton said police were called to the Rotorua Sports Bar on Arawa Street shortly before midnight last night.
"This was an unprovoked attack and resulted in serious injuries to at least two people - one of whom was knocked unconscious, the other kicked in the head - and injuries to multiple others," Wharton said.
Several other gang members appeared a while later in a minivan and continued the assault "which other innocent members of the public were caught up in", she added.
The minivan then left the scene.
No arrests have been made at this stage.
"This incident was frightening for those caught up in it and we are determined to hold those responsible to account," Wharton said.
"While police are following lines of inquiry, we are calling on members of the public who saw what happened to come forward to help us in our investigation."
Anyone who witnessed the scene have been urged to contact police on 105, quoting file number 210523/2089, or anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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