Four charged after alleged group assault in Rotorua

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Four men have been charged with assault with intent to injure after an incident in Rotorua.

A police media spokeswoman said police responded to a report of an alleged group assault on Fenton St, between Victoria and Amohau Sts, about 3.15am.

One group was allegedly assaulting another person, she said.

Police attended and arrested five people.

Four men, aged 21, 21, 22 and 23, were charged with assault with intent to injure and are due to appear in Rotorua District Court today.

A St John spokesman said an ambulance was sent to the scene but the patient, who had moderate injuries, declined treatment.