3 Nov 2017

Police urge Samoan, Tongan fans to keep the peace

From Morning Report, 7:10 am on 3 November 2017

Six people were arrested last night following a brawl involving 200 Tongans and Samoans in a carpark in Otara. Police say the fight was linked to tension in the run up to Saturday's Samoa-Tonga Rugby League World Cup match in Hamilton. There have been several brawls in South Auckland between Tongans and Samoans in recent days. Police national commander for major sporting events, Superintendent Sandra Manderson joins us with the details.