Eight people have been arrested after members of the Mongols and Greazy Dogs gangs clashed in Mount Maunganui this morning.
Western Bay Of Plenty area commander Inspector Clifford Paxton said in a statement police responded to reports of disorder on Maunganui Rd, near the intersection with Bain St, around 9.30am today, involving two groups of gang members.
“Some of those involved were carrying weapons and several people dispersed upon police arrival,” he alleged.
“Police transported one person to hospital with serious injuries and multiple others received minor injuries,” Paxton said.
Three people were arrested on charges of aggravated robbery, possession of an offensive weapon, and assault.