Two youths referred to Youth Services after disorder in Napier CBD

Police spoke with several people and referred two youths to Youth Services. Photo / James Pocock

Two youths were referred to Youth Services after what is believed to be a fight in Napier’s city centre on Tuesday.

A police spokeswoman said they were called to Emerson St shortly after 1pm.

She said the number of people involved was unclear from the reports, but no injuries were reported.

A police spokesman later confirmed that two youths had been referred to youth services and police inquiries were ongoing.

Several police officers were seen talking to some men and women, including two people wearing red head coverings, at the intersection of Dalton and Emerson Sts.

A witness, who declined to be named, said a group of young men and women assaulted “a couple of boys” after hemming them in on Emerson St.

She said she saw some of the group take the boys inside to an upstairs premises.

The witness praised the police for their quick response.