Friday, 16 November 2018 - 8:00pm |
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Arrests after disorder in Nelson this morning

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Two Nelson men have been arrested after an incident at Tahunanui Back Beach this morning.

Police were called to the area around 8am to reports of disorder.

One person received a number of stab wounds and was taken to hospital.

Two Nelson men, aged 21 and 32, have been arrested and charged with a number of serious offences. They have been remanded in custody to appear in the Nelson District Court on Monday 19 November.

Nelson Bays Police are keen to hear from anyone who saw anything unusual or of concern in the Tahunanui area before 8am today, including the movements or any sightings of a silver VW Golf car.

Anyone with information is asked to call Nelson Police on (03) 546 3840, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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Issued by the Police Media Centre