Machetes, hammers used in South Auckland brawl

9:00 AM

A man has been admitted to hospital after being set upon by a group of men armed with machetes and hammers, in the South Auckland suburb of Otahuhu this morning.

The brawl began about 1 am outside the Steamboat Bar and Restaurant.

About 15 people went on a rampage smashing the windows of the restaurant and nearby cars.

They then began to attack a man, who was a patron at the Steamboat.

Police believe the offenders had been drinking at a nearby bar, but have not been able to track them down as yet.

The damage to the restaurant and cars is described as extensive.

- IRN