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Man arrested after fleeing Police, West Auckland

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A 33-year-old man has been arrested after fleeing from Police in Westgate this afternoon.

At around 4:20pm Police received reports of a firearm visible in a vehicle in Westgate.

Ground units followed the vehicle through the Huapai and Kumeu areas.

The Eagle helicopter was then deployed to follow the vehicle through Massey and Henderson.

At around 5:40pm road spikes were deployed which brought the vehicle to a stop within minutes, on Te Kanawa Crescent, Henderson.

The man was taken into custody and a range of driving related charges are being considered.

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Issued by the Police Media Centre.