Additional Police staff are being deployed in Hawke's Bay after two gang-related incidents overnight, injuring four people, including leaving two youths fighting for their lives

Around 9.30 last night, officers responded to reports of a serious assault on Riverbend Road.

Reports indicated a firearm was discharged, and two people were taken to hospital with moderate injuries.

Several hours later, Police were called to a grievous assault on Omahu Road in Hastings, where two youths suffered life-threatening injuries.

Inspector Caroline Martin is urging people to stop this needless violence before anyone else gets hurt.