Christchurch police are confident they've arrested a group of youths responsible for recent assaults and vehicle thefts across the city.
A 14-year-has appeared in youth court on 81 charges, including assaults with intent to injure, aggravated robbery and theft. Three others are being dealt with by Youth Aid.
Videos of attacks have surfaced over the past few days and a spike in youth crime in central Christchurch, mostly around the central bus terminal has businesses on alert.
Chair of the Central City Business Association Annabel Turley talks to Lisa Owen.
