Tauranga Police are investigating a serious incident which occurred at approximately 8.30 p.m., on Tuesday, 31 May 2011, in Hynds Road, Greerton.

A large group of persons at this location were involved in a brawl in the vicinity of Hynds Road and Kent Street, where various weapons were used by members of the two groups to assault each other.

As a result of this incident, one male aged 47 years, is presently in Tauranga Hospital with serious head injuries.

Police are seeking information from any members of the public who were in the vicinity of this location when this incident took place last night, or who may have knowledge of the incident and persons involved.
At this stage, Police are continuing with a scene investigation and will be speaking with witnesses located thus far.

Any information in relation to this incident can be given to Tauranga Police, ph. 577 4300 or anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.