This was due to the nature of offences committed during July 26th, when National Alliance party supporters attacked supporters of Namatanai Open’s third runner-up.
The indictable offences included armed robbery, which is out of the District Court’s jurisdiction to grant bail under Section 4 (1) b of the Bail Act.
Eight charges were laid against each offender, including armed robbery, arson, wilful damage of properties and assault, in the form of threat, grievous bodily harm (GBH), and violence.
