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Police seek information on Ōamaru firearms incident

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29 April 2023, 1:21 AM

Police seek information on Ōamaru firearms incidentPolice are wanting the public to come forward with information regarding a firearms incident in Ōamaru. PHOTO: Supplied

Police investigating a firearms incident in Ōamaru are seeking help from the public.


A 37-year-old man was charged on Thursday (April 27) in relation to the incident on Lynn Street on Friday, March 3.


The incident involved a firearm being discharged at a vehicle. No one was injured.


The man was remanded in custody and is due to reappear in the Ōamaru District Court on May 10, on a charge of discharging a firearm with intent to cause bodily harm.


Anyone with information in relation to the shooting is asked to contact police on 105 or at https://www.police.govt.nz/use-105 using Update Report.


Alternatively information can be reported anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111 using reference file number 230310/3545.