Monday, 2 July 2007 - 12:35pm |
National News

Penrose gun shop scene of another incident

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Police have arrested a man after he entered the Small Arms International gun shop in Penrose shortly before 11.30 this morning, armed with a knife.

The shop's owner and a staff member called Police who, after using pepper spray and taser, disarmed the man and took him into custody at 11.37.

No gun shots were fired during the incident.

ENDS

Issued by Noreen Hegarty

Auckland City Police Communications Manager

Ph 09 302 6947 or 0274-951-589

Website: www.police.govt.nz