New Zealand / Wellington Region

Police officer injured, arrests at Juicy Fest in Wellington

09:14 am on 7 January 2024

(file image) Photo: RNZ / Richard Tindiller

Six arrests have been made for fighting and disorderly behaviour at a large music festival in Wellington earlier this week.

Police said there were several incidents outside the venue of Juicy Fest at Hutt Park on Friday.

Officers dealt with intoxication, disorder, and assault which involved suspected gang members.

One police officer also suffered minor injuries after being hit with a bottle.