Gang stand-off outside Tokoroa court

Police were called to control two gangs in a stand-off outside the Tokoroa District Court.

Acting Senior Sergeant Greg Standen said Black Power and the Mongrel Mob were "flexing their muscles" outside the courthouse, but were told by police to clear off.

Tokoroa has traditionally been home to Black Power, but in the past six months Mongrel Mob members have been moving there.

Mr Standen said Tokoroa was taking an initiative in separating the gangs on court days, but the process was still being perfected.