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Two Mongrel Mob members and an associate have been arrested after an “unprovoked” assault of a man in front of his children where he was shot through the leg with a speargun.
Police are calling the incident in Hamilton “abhorrent” and said the offenders now facea swathe of charges.
Detective Sergeant Matt Lee said the man was putting his children in the car on Coates St last Saturday at 11.30am when he was approached by the patched gang members.
Lee said “words were exchanged” before the two men started assaulting the victim. Multiple witnesses called emergency services for help while the victim’s partner attempted to protect him.
One of the associates left and returned with a speargun, giving it to the gang member who then shot the victim through the leg with it.
“The victim was taken to Waikato Hospital in a critical condition and undergone surgery to have the spear removed,” Lee said.
“Thankfully he is now in a stable condition.”
Police said the attack was violent and unprovoked.
Police have arrested two Mongrel Mob members and one associate after they allegedly carried out a violent and unprovoked assault against a man in front of his children in Hamilton over the weekend. Photos / Police
Lee said a “number of” search warrants were carried out with the Armed Offenders Squad present where gang regalia and a firearm were seized.
Two men were arrested in Hamilton yesterday and another was arrested in Wellington overnight.
A 28-year-old man was due to appear in the Hamilton District Court today on charges of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, assault with intent to injure, and displaying gang insignia in a public place.
A 34-year-old man was due to appear in Wellington District Court today on wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, assault with intent to injure and displaying gang insignia in a public place.
