Three men are facing assault charges after allegedly stabbing two people and breaking another man's hand in Kawerau on Friday.
The street-side brawl occurred about 8.30pm on June 26 when three men allegedly crossed Newell St to assault two local men, aged 44 and 48, in a seemingly unprovoked attack, police said.
The 48-year-old man suffered stab wounds to his chest and back and spent the night in hospital.
A 44-year-old woman who is linked to one of the victims also suffered stab wounds to her arm, back and chest and is still recovering in Waikato Hospital.
The 44-year-old man had a broken hand and bruising.
