Arrest over Wairoa gang fight

Police have made the first arrest over a violent gang confrontation in Wairoa, in northern Hawke's Bay and more arrests are expected.

A Black Power gang member who was shot in the face on Thursday night remains in hospital in Hastings.

Police arrested a Mongrel Mob member aged in his 40s, at his home in Wairoa last night.

He has been charged with wounding with intent to commit grievous bodily harm and will appear in the Gisborne District Court today.

Detective Sergeant Craig Scott says the man was taken into custody without incident with support from the Armed Offenders Squad.

- NEWSTALK ZB