• Hawke's Bay police appeal for witnesses following firearms incident

Hawke's Bay police appeal for witnesses following firearms incident

Police have confirmed a man received a gunshot wound to his leg at a Napier address yesterday.

The incident resulted in armed police swarming the area and locking down a street for much of the afternoon.

The man was transported to hospital for treatment for the "non-life-threatening" injury. 

A police spokeswoman says they are investigating the circumstances surrounding this incident and are speaking to witnesses.

"If anyone has any information in relation to this event please phone 105, or call Crime Stoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, quoting reference number: 211202/1399."

Tags