Thursday, 21 February 2019 - 11:30am |
Bay of Plenty

Man shot by Police in Kawerau

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Please attribute Detective Inspector Mark Loper:

A man has been shot by Police following a series of incidents in Kawerau this morning.

Police were made aware of both a bank robbery in Kawerau and a family harm incident around 9am today where the offender was reported to be armed.

Police subsequently located a vehicle believed to be involved and attempted to stop it.

The driver fled from Police but was eventually stopped on State Highway 30 around 10:20am.

He was shot by Police and first aid was immediately given.

The incident is still in its early stages and Police are working to build a full picture of the events of this morning.

More information will be released as details become available.

ENDS

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