An assault and motor vehicle theft in Invercargill yesterday (15 Nov) are gang related, according to Police.

The assault and theft of a motor vehicle occured at an address on Janet Street and resulted in an injured man from the address being taken to Southland Hospital.

Police were subsequently notified of a second incident around Ness and Dalrymple Streets, where a vehicle had been rammed.

Police said that following the ramming, an occupant from one of the vehicles struck a second vehicle with a weapon. 

The vehicles involved were believed to be a light green Ford Falcon station wagon and a dark blue Subaru station wagon. 

Police are following strong lines of enquiry in relation to these two incidents.

Both incidents are gang-related and that those involved are known to each other, they said. 

Police would like to hear from anyone who witnessed these incidents and has not yet spoken to Police. 

If you can help, please contact Police via our 105 phone service or online at https://www.police.govt.nz/use-105, using Update My Report.

Please reference file number 221115/9717.

Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.