Police are urging the public to help in the wake of a huge car meet in Hamilton on Saturday night.
The large crowd “became increasingly hostile” towards officers, four police vehicles were rammed and damaged a police spokesperson said.
The incident began when police were called to a “large gathering of cars and people” at the intersection of Horotiu Rd and Great South Rd at about 2.15 am on Sunday.
The crowd became increasingly hostile to staff deployed to police the event and officers were put at serious risk due to the violent behaviour of many of those involved.
In one instance, a vehicle allegedly reversed at speed towards a police car, in which staff were standing in front.
A St John spokesperson said they were notified of the incident but not required.
