Armed robbery, Pacific Pines
Police are investigating after two men were robbed at Pacific Pines last night.
Around 9.45pm the two men, aged 20 and 21, were walking with two teenage girls at a park off Pitcairn Way when one man was confronted by a man who demanded his mobile phone.
A group of 7 – 8 men then approached with one threatening the 21-year-old with a broken bottle, demanding his mobile phone.
The 21-year-old threw the phone to the ground and was then punched and then kicked.
The group then turned on the 20-year-old man taking his wallet from him before he was punched in the face.
The group of men have then walked off towards Hatutu Street.
During the incident the two girls ran away.
The first offender is described as Caucasian and was wearing a white hooded jumper.
The group of men are described as all being of Pacific Islander appearance wearing dark grey and black hooded jumpers.
Investigations are continuing.
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