Auckland City Hospital security guard 'violently assaulted' after trying to stop gang brawl

Police are actively looking to locate 27-year-old Anthony Chown, left, 28-year-old Murray Matthews and 30-year-old Mua Fa'Anunu, right. Photo / via Police

A security guard at Auckland City Hospital was "violently assaulted" while attempting to break up a brawl between Hells Angels and King Cobra gang members.

The attack followed a fight that erupted between the two gangs outside the Penthouse Strip Club on Gore St in Auckland at 3.20am on Friday.

Police say several of the gang members were injured during the fight and sought medical assistance at the Auckland City Hospital Accident & Emergency department for their injuries.

A security guard was violently attacked at Auckland City Hospital. Photo / File

Detective Senior Sergeant Nina Pedersen said this resulted in the fight continuing at the Auckland City Hospital A&E.

"A hospital security guard attempted to intervene to stop the fighting but was violently assaulted in the process."

Pedersen said later that morning, police stopped a vehicle in Grey Lynn on an unrelated matter and arrested and charged four King Cobra members after locating firearms and drugs in the vehicle.

"Police have identified three other men in relation to the fight and are actively searching for them."

Police are actively looking to locate 27-year-old Anthony Chown, 28-year-old Murray Matthews and 30-year-old Mua Fa'Anunu, who have warrants to arrest for assaults with intent to injure.

Wanted by police: 27-year-old Anthony Chown.

Wanted by Police: 30-year-old Mua Fa'Anunu.

Wanted by police: 28-year-old Murray Matthews.

These men are linked to the Hell's Angels gang and are considered dangerous and should not be approached.

Pedersen said police had zero tolerance for this kind of behaviour and would continue to actively search for all parties involved.

"If anyone witnessed the fight on Gore St or later at the Auckland City Hospital A&E – we'd like to hear from you."

• If you have any information that could help the investigation, please Auckland City Crime Squad on (09) 302 6557 or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.