Police are working to identify the person responsible for a shooting in Hanson Grove, Stokes Valley, at about 2:25am Sunday.
“The victim is in a stable condition and is very lucky this incident was not more serious,” says Detective Senior Sergeant Tim Leitch.
“He’s been speaking with us but we still need more information.”
Anyone who witnessed the incident, or anything suspicious earlier in the night, is urged to get in touch with Lower Hutt Police on 04 560 2600 or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Police also want to identify and speak with the occupants of a dark-coloured, late-model Mazda Axela hatchback seen leaving Hanson Grove at the time of the incident.
The investigation has not established any risk to the general public.
“This appears to be an isolated incident,” says Detective Senior Sergeant Leitch.
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Issued by Police Media Centre