A group of men wandering central Dunedin demanding alcohol and cigarettes instigated two assaults against four people, police say. They were approached by four men who demanded they hand over some alcohol they were carrying, Snr Sgt Bond said. The two young men declined and were assaulted. When the employees declined, they were assaulted. The incidents were believed to be related, Snr Sgt Bond said.

Source: Otago Daily Times May 23, 2022 16:33 UTC