Four young people arrested after series of unprovoked group assaults in Dunedin
Four individuals aged 18 to 19 have been arrested in Dunedin following a series of unprovoked group assaults that occurred in late August. The suspects are facing charges related to wounding and injuring with intent.
Why it matters
The arrests address a public safety concern regarding violent crime in the community and provide a resolution for the victims.
Four young people have been arrested in Dunedin after a series of unprovoked group assaults.
In the attacks, which happened between 16 and 21 August, police said the victims were approached by a group of people and assaulted out of the blue.
The victims suffered moderate to serious injuries.
Otago Coastal Area Commander Inspector Porima Rangitutia said officers from the Dunedin Criminal Investigations Branch executed a series of search warrants across the city on Tuesday and Wednesday.
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