A gun was fired during the fight, which happened on Sunday afternoon. Photo / File
A gun was fired during the fight, which happened on Sunday afternoon. Photo / File
Police are continuing to investigate a gang fight that happened in Stokes Valley last weekend.
Two rival gang factions are believed to have gathered at Delaney Park on Sunday with machetes and started to fight, before a gun was fired and everyone fled.
Locals reported hearing shots going off andseeing people with machetes running around.
One man told the Herald he had just returned home from town when he saw a group of about 20 people running past his house towards the fight, with about half of them carrying weapons.
"A lot of them were only kids," he said, estimating they were aged between 15 and 17 years old.
"Most of them, 70 per cent of them, were like schoolkids."
Inspector James McKay said police had received "a very positive response" from members of the public who had witnessed or had information about the fight.
"We are working through the information provided and making good progress towards identifying those responsible," he said.
"We know this incident has been unsettling for the community and I want to reassure residents that we are doing everything we can to hold those involved to account.
"Police will retain a visible police presence in Stokes Valley as we continue our investigation."
Police still want to hear from anyone who can assist the investigation but has not yet been in touch, particularly anyone who has CCTV cameras with coverage of the Delaney Park and George St areas.
Anyone with information can contact Hutt Valley Police on 04 560 2600. Information can also be provided anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
