Brawl at Bateau Bay shops

Police are appealing to the public for assistance with information following a brawl at a Bateau Bay shopping centre.

Officers attached to Tuggerah Lakes Police District were called to the shopping centre in Bay Village Rd at about 7pm on Thursday, July 11, following reports of a group of young people brawling in a food court.

However, when they arrived the group had already dispersed.

No injuries were reported but police seized a hammer believed to have been used in the brawl.

The hammer will undergo forensic examination as part of the police investigation into the incident.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at nsw.crimestoppers.com.au