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Five arrested after four people hurt in Dunedin serious assault

By 1News Reporters
March 9, 2024

(Source: 1News)

Five people have been arrested after an alleged serious assault in Dunedin last weekend left four people injured.

Detective Senior Sergeant Nik Leigh said the incident occurred on Selwyn Street last Saturday, March 2.

"A number of search warrants were executed around the Dunedin area on 8 March, resulting in the five arrests," Leigh said.

"The five – four adults and one youth – will appear in Dunedin Youth Court today, facing serious violence charges.

"Four victims received medical treatment and are recovering from their injuries."

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