Fighter at unregulated backyard brawl event referred to police

Tuesday 27 May 2025 · 5 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 27 May 2025, 5:51pm

In this story Department of Corrections, Dan Hooker

A participant in a recent unregulated backyard fight contest has been referred to the police. The man, understood to be a senior Mongrel Mob member from the Bay of Plenty, was seen wearing an electronic monitoring bracelet during the event.

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1. RNZTue 27 May 2025, 5:31pm

   Fighter at Dan Hooker's backyard brawl event referred to police (opens in new tab)

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2. Otago Daily TimesTue 27 May 2025, 5:51pm

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