Kaikoura violence leads to seven arrests

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Six men and a woman will appear in court today after a night of alcohol fuelled violence in Kaikoura.

Police said that three Christchurch men, holidaying in the area with their families, suffered injuries including a broken jaw, cuts and concussion after being punched and kicked while walking home from an evening in town in the early hours of yesterday morning.

The seven people arrested face charges ranging from injuring with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, unlawful assembly, burglary and robbery.

They would appear in Blenheim District Court today.

Officer-in-charge of Kaikoura Sergeant Barry Hansen said: "People need to feel safe when on holiday in our area and we remain committed to ensuring this happens."

- NZPA