Three people have been charged with assault after fleeing the scene of a crash in central Whanganui.
A police spokesperson said officers were called to a two-car collision at the roundabout of Glasgow St and Bell St at around 11.45am on Thursday morning.
Following the collision three people fled the scene.
Police alleged an assault occurred when the three were later confronted by a member of the public.
The alleged offenders were subsequently taken into custody.