Police are investigating after a vehicle rammed into multiple others at an Ōpōtiki intersection overnight.
Police were called to the intersection of Church Street and Kelly Street at around 11.10pm.
Video from the incident showed the vehicle ramming into several others as it went back and forth through the intersection before driving away. The footage also shows a person standing in front of the vehicle in an attempt to stop it.
“A number of people were also seen engaged in a disorder at and outside the bar on the intersection,” police said. “There were no significant injuries.”
Police found the vehicle driving on State Highway 35 a short time later.
“Police followed from a distance to Hikuwai Reserve where the vehicle was abandoned, and the occupants fled on foot.
“Police attempted to track the occupants with the assistance of a Police dog unit, however they had fled the scene.”
Enquiries to identify those involved in the incident were ongoing.
Police also appealed for any information that may help with its investigation.
“If you witnessed the incident and have not yet reported it to Police, please contact us via 105 either online or over the phone.”
