Monday, 9 May 2016 - 7:44am |
Canterbury

Police attend firearms incident in Worcester Street - Christchurch

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The Police Armed Offenders Squad was called to an address in Worcester Street Christchurch early this morning where it was reported that a 51-year-old intoxicated man was in possession of a firearm.

Police were able to subdue the man without incident and he was arrested.  He will be appearing in the Christchurch District Court on firearms offences.

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Issued by PNHQ Public Affairs.