New Zealand

Hillsborough chase: Firearms charges laid against man shot at by police

11:17 am on 12 October 2021

More charges have been filed against a 27-year-old man after a dramatic police chase that ended in Hillsborough.

Police at the scene on 30 September. Photo: RNZ / Marika Khabazi

The man, who is under police guard at Auckland Hospital, has been charged with a raft of serious firearms and drugs offences.

Charges include failing to stop, unlawful possession of a firearm, three charges of using a firearm against law enforcement, two of presenting a firearm at a person, and possession of methamphetamine for supply.

A bedside court hearing is scheduled for later today.

Police are continuing to appeal for footage of the incident on 30 September.