Five hurt in violence at North Shore suburb of Long Bay, Auckland – police

Five people were hurt in a violent incident in the North Shore beach suburb of Long Bay last night, police say.

Police went to the scene about 10.10pm after a “report of a group of people being assaulted and having items taken”, a police spokeswoman said.

“Police are making inquiries to establish the full circumstances of the incident.”

Three people were taken to North Shore Hospital with moderate injuries, a Hato Hone St John Ambulance spokeswoman said.

Two other people were treated at the scene for minor injuries.

It’s understood the incident took place at either the beach or its adjacent reserve.

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