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Police arrest one person after serious brawl at Hastings’ Common Room bar

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NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Wednesday, March 25, 2026

One person has been arrested in relation to a brawl at a popular Hastings bar this month.

The fight, which involved men and women, happened inside the Common Room bar at 227 Heretaunga St East between 1.30am and 2am on Sunday, March 8.

Several people were injured in the fight, some seriously with one requiring hospital treatment.

Detective Sergeant Heath Jones said police arrested one man today in relation to the incident.

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“The 32-year-old is due in Hastings District Court tomorrow, charged with five counts of assault with intent to injure, three counts of injuring with intent to injure, injuring with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, and assault,” he said.

Police want to hear from multiple people who may be able to assist with inquiries about the Common Room brawl. Photo / Police
Police want to hear from multiple people who may be able to assist with inquiries about the Common Room brawl. Photo / Police

Jones said police were not ruling out further arrests.

Five photos have been released by police of people they want to speak to in relation to the incident.

If this is you, or you know who these people are, you can contact police through 105 – either online or over the phone – providing reference file number 260308/6292.

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Some of the five photos that have been released by police of people they want to speak to in relation to the incident this month. Photo / Police
Some of the five photos that have been released by police of people they want to speak to in relation to the incident this month. Photo / Police
Police are seeking the public's help in identifying people at the Common Room bar when a brawl broke out. Photo / Police
Police are seeking the public's help in identifying people at the Common Room bar when a brawl broke out. Photo / Police

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