A mid-afternoon fight between rival gang members at a roadside park in Rakaia over the weekend has resulted in three arrests. Shocked witnesses watched on as the fight took place, and police have CCTV footage of the incident from a nearby security camera. A motorist told The Star he was driving through Rakaia when he saw a patched gang member walk into the reserve. Ashburton district mayor Neil Brown was unaware of the incident but acknowledged gangs have a presence in the area. It may only be one member [of each gang] keeping an eye on things.”

Source: Otago Daily Times April 21, 2021 21:11 UTC