Police, fire and ambulance converge at Rotorua assault
RNZ / REECE BAKER
Police are responding to an assault in Rotorua after reports of multiple police, fire and ambulance vehicles on Trigg Avenue, Fenton Park.
A police spokesperson says they were made aware of the assault just after midday and attended the scene.
Hato Hone St John says they also attended with two ambulances, one manager and one rapid response vehicle.
Police say they will make more information available as it comes to hand.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
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