An alleged Waimarama gang assault that put a man in hospital and has led to the arrests of more than a dozen people was sparked by a disturbance to a wedding, gang sources claim.
A man was allegedly assaulted at his house in the community about 6pm on Monday by a group of people "believed to be Mongrel Mob Redcoats members or associates", a police spokesperson said.
Mongrel Mob sources have claimed to Hawke's Bay Today the assault was in response to a number of recent driving incidents in the Waimarama community.
The victim, who has now been released from hospital, was driving down Waimarama Rd when he "came too close" to a wedding, a source said.
Two people have been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.