Location:

Waitematā

Police is condemning the actions of several individuals doing burnouts at Waikumete Cemetery yesterday afternoon.

Two men have been arrested, with two cars and a motorbike seized during the Police response.

Waitematā West Area Commander Inspector Simon Walker says several driving complaints were received just after 2pm.

“A person attending funeral proceedings at Waikumete began to do burnouts in front of the crematorium,” he says.

“The first Police unit on scene was surrounded by some attendees, including some choosing to jump on the vehicle.”