One person stabbed in brawl on Hyde St, notorious party street in Dunedin

One person was stabbed in a mass brawl at a party in the Dunedin student quarter. Image / Google Maps

Detectives are investigating after a reveller was stabbed during a mass brawl at a party in the Dunedin student quarter.

Senior Sergeant Craig Dinnissen, of Dunedin, said the brawl erupted during a party at Hyde St on Saturday.

Several people were attacked, one of whom suffered a puncture wound from a blade, shank or bottle, he said.

The case was under investigation by the Criminal Investigation Branch.

The status of the victim was not immediately available and police were awaiting medical records.