Two people are due to appear in the Christchurch District Court today following an alleged firearms incident in Redwood last night.
Police were called to a Cranford Street property at about 10.45pm after reports a person had received a gunshot injury to a leg.
A man and woman were taken into custody soon after.
The injured person was taken to hospital where they were treated for a minor gunshot wound.
Police are conducting a scene examination at the Cranford Street property today.
A 39-year-old man has been charged with discharging a firearm and wounding with intent to injure.
A 26-year-old woman has been charged with presenting a firearm and possession of utensils for drug use.
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Issued by Police Media Centre