Police are urging the public to report boy racers, after two people were injured following a vehicle - believed to be deliberately skidding - crashing into bystanders on the Lorneville Dacre Road around 11:50pm on Saturday night (27 Apr).

Police were alerted to a gathering of around 50 vehicles at the intersection of State Highway 1 and Mill Road North around 11:30pm on Saturday night (27 Apr).

However before they could get there the gathering had shifted to the Lorne Dacre Road.

Southland Road Policing Manager, acting Senior Sergeant Blair Shirley said one person suffered lower-body injuries and was transported to hospital by people at the scene. 

The group dispersed as Police arrived, but the vehicle involved was impounded and the driver spoken to, he said.

Shirley said Police understood the community’s frustration around these incidents and we are working hard to identify and locate those involved however they needed the public's help.

This offending occurs too often, and this incident is a good example of the risk this behaviour puts on the lives of not only the people involved but bystanders and the community, he said.

Shirley said Police would continue to work to disrupt this activity and identify those involved. 

If anyone had footage, or information that may be able to assist Police in identifying those involved in this activity they are asked to contact Police via 111 if its happening now or 105 if its after the fact.

Alternatively you can report any information anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.