Police increase presence after attempted firebombing of Christchurch gang pad

Friday 5 September 2025 · 6 outlets · 7 reports · updated Fri 5 Sep 2025, 4:49pm

Police will increase patrols around Christchurch and Wainoni following an attempted arson on Friday morning. Flammable projectiles were thrown at a gang property fence on Cuffs Rd at approximately 7.30am, causing minimal damage. Authorities are currently investigating the incident.

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1. StuffFri 5 Sep 2025, 2:42pm

   Increased police presence after attempted firebombing of Christchurch gang pad (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesFri 5 Sep 2025, 2:43pm

   Flammable projectiles thrown at Christchurch gang pad (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsFri 5 Sep 2025, 2:49pm

   Gang pad in Christchurch targeted in attempted firebombing (opens in new tab)

4. The PressFri 5 Sep 2025, 2:58pm

   ‘Chaos in our communities’: Fiery attack on Mongols’ gang pad (opens in new tab)

5. NZ HeraldFri 5 Sep 2025, 3:02pm

   Christchurch gang pad targeted, police boost patrols (opens in new tab)

   • Christchurch gang pad targeted with flammable projectiles, police respond (opens in new tab) Fri 5 Sep 2025, 3:20pm
6. RNZFri 5 Sep 2025, 4:49pm

   Investigation into attempted fire at Wainoni gang pad (opens in new tab)