(File photo). Photo: RNZ / Marika Khabazi
A 14-year-old has been critically injured after a fight between two groups in Taradale, in the Hawke's Bay, and police are calling for information about what happened.
The brawl broke out about 12.40pm on Wednesday, near the Bellevue Dairy in Taradale's Gloucester Street, detective sergeant Glenn Restieaux said.
"A group of young people was approached by a male who had just exited a car with others", Restieaux said. "The male then allegedly assaulted a 14-year-old in the group, and a fight broke out between the two groups."
The injured 14-year-old was taken to hospital with critical injuries. By Thursday they were in a serious but stable condition, Restieaux said.
"The second group fled in the vehicle, which was later located and seized."
Police are investigating, and want to work out exactly what happened, and who was involved, he said: "We know there were several other members of the public who were in the area at the time, and we are hoping they have valuable information to share."
Anyone with information was asked to call Police on 105, or to visit their Update Report page online at 105.police.govt.nz and quote file number 250227/9346. Information could also be provided anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, or on their website.
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