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A Mt Maunganui constable got bitten twice last night by a man in a fracas at a popular summer event that police described as a "reasonably happy" one.
Police arrested a drunk man who refused to leave the Blues, Brews and BBQs venue after he was refused service, Mount Maunganui acting Senior Sergeant Craig Madden said today.
"The man resisted and members of his family interfered with police."
Mr Madden said several of the family members were arrested.
A constable was bitten twice and treated at Tauranga Hospital.
The man was charged with disorderly behaviour, resisting arrest and injuring with intent.
He will appear in Tauranga District Court on January 14.
Mr Madden said the crowd of 11,500 was generally well-behaved.
- NZPA
