Please attribute to Detective Hamish Urquhart, Hawkes Bay Criminal Investigation Branch:
Napier Police are asking anyone who has information about a car park attack in Park Island to come forward.
At about 8:30pm on Wednesday 1 August, two teenage males were parked in the car park opposite Bluewater Stadium after attending a sports game.
They were approached by up to six males, who are described as being in their 20s, Maori, and wearing dark colours, with at least one wearing a black bandana.
The victims were made to remove their outer clothing and were then assaulted by the group. One of the victims had his cellphone taken.
The offenders left the area in several vehicles. One was an older white station wagon in poor condition, and a second car had either green or blue neon lights running along its sides at the base.
If you were in the area immediately around the time of the attack, or if you know anything about this incident, please get in touch with Police, either in person at Napier Central Station or by calling 06 831 0700. Alternatively you can provide information anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Issued by Police Media Centre