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