'Little rats': Police investigating assault of member of public during boy racer gathering

Michaela GowerMultimedia Journalist·Hawkes Bay Today·30 Jun, 2026 09:41 PM3 mins to read‌A member of the public was allegedly assaulted in Dannevirke at the Top Grass Rd and Laws Rd intersection, at a boy racer gathering.

Photo / Michaela GowerA gathering of boy racers on a rural road near Dannevirke ended with the alleged assault of a member of the public.Police are appealing for information after one person was injured at the intersection of Laws Rd and Top Grass Rd, about 8.50pm on Sunday, June 21.

'Little rats': Police investigating assault of member of public during boy racer gathering

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