25 Mar 2024

Neighbours of fatal Gisborne party left shaken

From Morning Report, 7:09 am on 25 March 2024

Neighbours of a house where a 100-person brawl took place are shaken after a night of yelling, screaming and a heavy police presence.

Two people died at a 21st birthday party in Gisborne on Saturday night, and three others are in hospital.

The fight broke out after two unwelcome visitors arrived.

Police say gang members were present, but it wasn't a gang conflict. Kim Johnson, who lives down the road, says he's noticed violence is increasing in the area.

Johnson spoke to Corin Dann.