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Information sought following firearms incident in Napier

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Police investigating a firearms incident in Napier are seeking information from the public.

A group in a car stopped outside an address on Kennedy Road and fired shots at the house at 1pm on Saturday 10 July. 

No-one was injured in the incident. It is believed the parties involved are known to each other and this was not a random attack.

After shooting at the house the alleged offenders have driven off towards the intersection of Kennedy Road and Lamason Street.

While the team investigating the incident are following a number of strong leads, Police are looking for information from witnesses to help identify the alleged offenders. 

The investigation team would also like to hear from people in relation to sightings of a Green Honda Stream that was in the area at the time of the incident.

“A number of people have stopped in their cars while the incident unfolded. We would like to speak to these people and we also ask that anyone who may have filmed the incident to share it with us,” Detective Sergeant Heath Jones said.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police on 105 and reference file number 210710/6825. Information can also be shared anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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Issued by Police Media Centre