A young Napier man who organised a Facebook party that went out of control at the weekend may be charged by police with holding an unlicensed event.
Thomas MacDonald, 20, allegedly organised the event, which attracted up to 1500 young people. A car belonging to a charity was trampled on until its roof and windshield caved in on the same night.
Police allege Mr MacDonald was charging an entry fee, providing alcohol and employing security guards, and said he might have breached liquor licensing and health and safety laws in the process.
In a warning to would-be Facebook party organisers, Hawkes Bay acting prevention manager Inspector Hirone Waretini said police took "a dim view of such events".
