Seven people have been arrested after a man was hospitalised with head and leg injuries in Opotiki today.
Police responded to reports of disorder in the Bridge St area shortly after 11.30am, Area Commander Inspector Kevin Taylor said.
Six men and one woman were arrested as a result of that disorder, he said.
One man was taken to hospital with head and leg injuries.
Three local men aged, 24, 26 and 31 were being held in custody jointly charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.