Friday, 10 October 2014 - 8:25pm |
Canterbury

Police lay charges in relation to firearms incident

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Police have laid charges in relation to a reported firearms incident in the Papanui area of Christchurch at just after 3pm this afternoon (10 October 2014).

A 21 year old man will appear in Christchurch District Court next week charged with Possession Of An Offensive Weapon and Reckless Discharge Of A Firearm.

Police investigations into the incident are continuing.

ENDS

Issued by:  Lisa-Marie Brooks, District Communications Manager, Canterbury Police District.  Mobile:  021 942 404