Police arrest three following disorder in North New
Brighton
Canterbury Police investigations into a
disorder incident near the BP Connect QEII at approximately
7pm on 24 February 2015 has resulted in three people being
arrested. Witness reported a heated verbal exchange between
two groups of boys escalated into physical altercation
before one group fled the scene.
One boy aged 13 was taken
to Christchurch Hospital as a precaution and the three
others in the group were assessed by medics at the
scene.
The 13 year old was discharged later that
night.
A 29 year old man has been charged with assault and
is due to appear in Christchurch District Court on 5 March
2015. Two boys aged 14 have been referred to Youth
Services.
Police investigations into the incident are
continuing.
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