Levin Protest Arrest

At about 9.00am on the 29th of September 2012 Levin Police attended the Te Takere community centre opening at the Levin Mall.

Present during the ceremony was a group of about 8 persons protesting about some Taonga that are on the Te Takere premises.

Four Police officers were present in differing capacities.

The group was given advice on their right to a peaceful protest.  Despite being given this advice one of the group became aggressive and was arrested for Disorderly Behaviour Likely to Cause Violence.  He is a 53 year old Levin man.

He is due to appear in the Levin District Court on Thursday the 4th of October 2012.

No-one was injured in the incident.  There were no further arrests.