15 Mar 2024

Police release images of people allegedly involved in Tauranga attack

1:27 pm on 15 March 2024
Tauranga police CCTV assault images

One of the CCTV images of the fracas in Tauranga in the early hours of 3 March. Photo: Supplied / NZ police

Police have released CCTV images as they try to find those involved in an assault that left two people seriously injured.

The assault occurred on The Strand, in Tauranga, around 3.30am on 3 March.

An 18-year-old man has been arrested and has been charged with assault with intent to injure.

He is due to reappear in the Tauranga District Court on 18 March.

The images police have released on Friday show a group of people who they believe took part, alongside others.

Tauranga police CCTV assault images

Photo: Supplied / NZ police

Police say the offenders approached two people, leaving them with serious injuries.

"The offenders were not known to the victims, and this attack appears to be unprovoked," police said in a statement.

"Police have reviewed CCTV footage and conducted a number of enquiries to locate those involved."

Anyone who has information can contact police on 105, using reference file number: 240304/9616.

Information can also be passed on anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.