Assault in Whakatāne too dangerous for ambulance

Police were called to an assault in Whakatāne by ambulance. Photo / File

An ambulance called to an assault could not treat those involved out of safety for their staff.

St John was called to an assault on a Mckenzie St address in Whakatāne by a member of the public.

A spokeswoman said staff did not treat any patients "due to the nature of the event" and instead called police.

Police were called to the address at 7.30pm regarding a person being assaulted and arrived 20 minutes later.

A police media spokeswoman said it was not yet clear what the nature of the assault was.