Man arrested after firearms incident in Waikanae

11:51 am on 24 October 2021

A man has been arrested after reports of a gun being fired in Waikanae on the Kāpiti Coast.

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Photo: RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly

Police said they have been told the man pointed a gun at a member of the public shortly after 8am this morning.

No one was injured and police said they are not looking for anyone else.

They said while there is no risk to the general public there will be more police in the area while investigations are underway.

Anyone with information should contact Police 105 or call Crime Stoppers.