Police officer allegedly assaulted during teenage brawl in Dunedin

Tuesday 15 July 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 15 Jul 2025, 12:04pm

A police officer was allegedly assaulted during a brawl involving approximately 20 teenagers outside a George Street McDonald's in Dunedin. The incident occurred yesterday afternoon, resulting in the arrest of one person for threatening behaviour.

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1. Otago Daily TimesTue 15 Jul 2025, 10:20am

   Cop assaulted in back-to-school Maccas brawl (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsTue 15 Jul 2025, 12:04pm

   Police officer assaulted after brawl involving youths in central Dunedin (opens in new tab)