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Gang-related hammer attack at Plains Hotel in Edgecumbe
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New Zealand Police
Edgecumbe, New Zealand
October 23, 2026
Original reports
A man was struck in the face with a hammer at the Plains Hotel in Edgecumbe by a group of young men.
The attack is believed to be gang-related, targeting the victim's clothing.
Police are investigating the incident.
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