Inquiries into brawl at Tuggerah

Police are investigating a brawl on the Central Coast yesterday afternoon.

Police have been told about 2.35pm (Tuesday 1 September 2020), a group of about a dozen teenage boys was approached by another group of unknown males – armed with baseball bats and machetes – outside a shopping centre on Bryant Drive, Tuggerah.

The unarmed group ran into the centre where it's understood a brawl occurred between the group.

Officers from Tuggerah Lakes Police District arrived a short time later and both groups dispersed.

Police conducted patrols around the centre, where they located and arrested six teenage boys – all aged 17.

Four were cautioned and released pending further inquiries, while two were taken to Wyong Police Station.

They were both released a short time later pending further inquiries.

As police continue their investigation, officers are appealing for anyone who may have seen or heard anything between 2.30pm and 3pm yesterday (Tuesday 1 September) or who may have CCTV or dashcam footage to contact Wyong Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence.

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