Three more people have been arrested and charged as part of an ongoing investigation into a Destiny Church-linked protest at the Te Atatū Community Centre last month.
It follows four arrests on Wednesday into complaints made with police about Man Up and Legacy protester’s actions on February 15.
Protesters stormed the Te Atatū Community Centre and library venue to protest a children’s science show hosted by a drag artist.
In an update today, a police spokesperson said the further three men have been charged and bailed to appear in the Waitākere District Court on March 18.
A 44-year-old man was charged with injures with intent.
A 55-year-old man was charged with assault under the Crimes Act.
A 47-year-old man was charged with two counts of assault under the Crimes Act, and one count of assault under the Summary Offences Act.
Those charged earlier this week faced assault charges, with one also facing an indecent assault charge.
Earlier this week a spokesperson for the Freedom and Rights Coalition said the Te Atatū Community Centre protest “was not a Destiny Church event”, nor a ManUp event.
“The protest was organised by The Freedoms & Rights Coalition team in West Auckland. It was attended by some individuals who are a part of Destiny Church, and also many individuals who are not a part of Destiny Church,” they said.
“Destiny Church will therefore not be providing any comment at this time.”
The Freedom & Rights Coalition was founded by Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki.
