Mt Albert party incident: Teen in hospital after surgery as police hunt those responsible

A young person injured when a Mt Albert party spiralled out of control has undergone surgery, as police work to track down those responsible.

Police investigations are continuing after mass disorder broke out on Friday night, with Detective Senior Sergeant Anthony Darvill saying the behaviour of some in attendance was clearly unacceptable.

Dozens of police officers, ambulance staff and firefighters rushed to the incident last night, which spread across a number of streets, with up to 100 people at the scene.

Six young people were injured, amid reports of machetes, vicious assaults and a car being driven at partygoers.

Some neighbours of the property on Phyllis St had small children, and one home was treated as a refuge for someone who was allegedly stabbed.

“This behaviour won’t be tolerated in our community, and investigators are working diligently to identify those responsible and hold them to account for their actions,” Darvill said.

He said that while police understood the community’s frustration and concern, the incident appeared to be isolated.

“I want to reassure people that we are working as hard as we can to get to the bottom of what happened,” he said.

Police and partner agencies are supporting those injured, with at least one young person remaining in hospital following surgery.

Darvill urged anyone with information, including cellphone footage, who had not yet spoken to police to come forward.

Anyone who can help is asked to contact police via 105 or online, quoting file number 260328/8294. Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

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