Men arrested after steamroller used to damage cars in Upper Hutt

A steamroller was used to damage vehicles in Upper Hutt early this morning.

Two men have been arrested after a steamroller was used to damage numerous vehicles in Upper Hutt early this morning.

Police were called to Eastern Hutt Road, Silverstream, after receiving a number of reports that a steamroller was being used to damage a number of vehicles gathered in the area.

Upon arrival, about 12:25am today, police arrested a man using the steamroller for endangering transport and for assault.

An associate of the man was also arrested for assault.

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The two men remain in custody and are speaking with police.

One person sustained leg injuries involving another vehicle, and another person sustained facial injuries following an altercation.

A number of vehicles were also damaged.

A steamroller was used to damage vehicles in Upper Hutt early this morning.