Police is condemning the actions of several individuals doing burnouts at Waikumete Cemetery yesterday afternoon.
Two men have been arrested, with two cars and a motorbike seized during the Police response.
Waitematā West Area Commander Inspector Simon Walker says several driving complaints were received just after 2pm.
"A person attending funeral proceedings at Waikumete began to do burnouts in front of the crematorium," he says.
"The first Police unit on scene was surrounded by some attendees, including some choosing to jump on the vehicle."
Fortunately, no Police staff nor bystanders were injured as a result.
"It's quite disappointing that this small group of people have chosen to behave like this," Inspector Walker says.
"They frankly have no respect for others or the cemetery, which is a place reserved for remembrance.
"Doing burnouts is not a sign of respect and we will continue to hold offenders to account."
Additional Police units, including the Police Eagle helicopter, attended the cemetery a short time later.
A 52-year-old man has been arrested and charged with failing to stop. He will appear in the Waitākere District Court at a later date.
A 22-year-old man handed himself into the Henderson Police Station late yesterday. His vehicle has been impounded, and he has been charged with sustained loss of traction.
Police are continuing to make enquiries into establishing the identity of the third driver.
"There is no place for this senseless behaviour in our community, and we will be looking to lay charges against all those involved."
