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Four men, aged 18-19, have been arrested after what police are calling a "violent and cowardly" aggravated robbery on a central Auckland street.
At about 5.15am on Sunday three people were approached by a large group of men on High Street in central Auckland, detective senior sergeant Scott Armstrong said.
One person was allegedly punched in the head and knocked to the ground unconscious during the incident, Armstrong said.
"The other males in the group have then set upon the other victims stealing a number of personal items," he said.
Armstrong said all of the offenders then fled on foot towards Albert Park and three were arrested. One was found with help from a security guard.
One victim was transported to hospital with minor injuries and has since been released.
The behaviour of the offenders was "violent and cowardly", Armstrong said.
"We have no tolerance for this sort of behaviour against people who are just going about their business.
"It is pleasing for police that we have made these arrests and I hope this will bring some reassurance to the victims and our wider community."
One person was referred to Youth Services and Armstrong said enquiries were continuing.