Video has emerged of a violent mass brawl on Auckland’s Karangahape Rd last month, showing several people lying on the road motionless being stomped and kicked.
The series of assaults took place in the early morning hours of Sunday, December 28.
The fight involved more than 50 people, and residents reported hearing yelling and screaming on the street for about two hours following the incident, as armed police searched the area with dogs.
The video shows a group of men kicking and stomping a man lying motionless on the ground.
Video has emerged of the mass brawl involving around 50 people on Karangahape Rd.
Another fight breaks out soon after, with a shirtless man raising his fists before being knocked to the ground and repeatedly kicked.
Screams and yells could be heard from onlookers as further fights broke out, moving from the footpath outside the shops and on to the street.
Video has emerged of the mass brawl involving around 50 people on Karangahape Rd.
As people stagger away, pools of blood could be seen on the street, and people repeatedly jump in trying to break up the brawls.
A week after the brawl, police published photos of two young men who they wanted to question over the incident.
“I’m asking anyone who knows who they are to please get in touch,” Detective Senior Sergeant Mark Greaves said.
Police want to speak to this man, captured on CCTV footage on December 28 near Karangahape Rd. Photo / Police
Police want to speak to this man, captured on CCTV footage on December 28 near Karangahape Rd. Photo / Police
“One male is wearing black pants, a blue and black Hunting and Fishing jacket and a black cap with white writing.
“The second male is wearing a white shirt with a beige hat.”
A 21-year-old man was already arrested in relation to the assaults.
He was charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and was due to appear in court on January 16.
The public are asked to call police if they have any information and to quote reference number 251228/4774, or to report anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
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