Five people discharged from hospital after incident near Hawke’s Bay River

Five people have been treated and released from Hawke’s Bay Hospital after they were injured in what police now call a robbery near Hastings.

The disorder among about a dozen people by the Ngaruroro River inlet on Ormond Rd, Twyford, initially described by police as a fight, began around 4.30pm Monday.

Armed police invaded the area at the time, and police confirmed Tuesday that weapons, but not firearms, were believed to have been used in the incident.

A spokeswoman for Hawke’s Bay DHB said the five patients, who had non-life-threatening injuries, were treated and released Monday night.

A police spokeswoman said an examination of the scene on Ormond Rd had been completed and that police “continue to investigate the circumstances of the incident.”

Police said Tuesday night that they were seeking information from members of the public about the assault and said they knew several family groups were in the area at the time.

The incident was not thought to be gang related, police said.

No charges were filed Tuesday morning.

Anyone with any information can contact the police at 105 quoting file number 210208/4618.

Information can also be transmitted anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.