A mother is calling for a ban on alcohol at a popular family event after her son was assaulted and left in serious condition. "It has always been a nice family event. "Even if they do a family section for young children and then another side for people who don’t have younger children. St John spokesman Gerard Campbell said five patients treated at the event appeared to be the victims of assault. A police operation with additional staff was assigned to the event and was dedicated to preventing harm, he said.

Source: Otago Daily Times December 05, 2019 00:33 UTC