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Police Clash with Boy Racers in Hutt Valley Chaos

4/19/2025

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A chaotic Friday night in Hutt Valley saw police clashing with aggressive boy racers, who hurled bottles at officers. In a bid to restore order, police formed lines to break up a crowd of 80. Area commander Wade Jennings issued a stern warning, resulting in nearly 80 infringement notices and the removal of 21 vehicles following a crash on State Highway 2.

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Story summary

A chaotic Friday night in Hutt Valley saw police clashing with aggressive boy racers, who hurled bottles at officers. In a bid to restore order, police formed lines to break up a crowd of 80. Area commander Wade Jennings issued a stern warning, resulting in nearly 80 infringement notices and the removal of 21 vehicles following a crash on State Highway 2.