Another 12 Hells Angels gang members arrested for allegedly assaulting 14 people in Rotorua

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Search warrants were carried out on Tuesday in Waitematā and Whanganui, police said. Photo credit: Newshub.

Another 12 gangsters have been arrested after several members of the public were assaulted in Rotorua last month.

According to police, 14 innocent members of the public were assaulted on May 22 - outside a bar on Arawa St, Rotorua. Two people suffered serious injuries. 

Eleven Hells Angels gangsters were arrested on Tuesday morning and a further 12 have been arrested since, Det Sgt Caroline Wharton said on Wednesday.

"The men, all Hells Angels gang members ranging in age from 25 to 57, are facing charges including rioting, wounding with intent, and assault with intent."

Wharton said police won't comment further as the matter was before the courts.