New Zealand

Man charged after shots fired at police in Manawatū-Whanganui region

07:43 am on 6 January 2021

A man has been charged after police were shot at in two separate towns on Monday night.

Photo: RNZ / Richard Tindiller

Police said the man fired shots at an officer in Foxton, fled to Feilding and again fired a shot at an officer there.

Police said he was injured when he drove into a parked patrol car, and was now in a stable condition in Palmerston North Hospital.

The 30-year-old has been charged with using a firearm against a law enforcement officer, unlawfully carrying a firearm and aggravated robbery.

He has been remanded in custody until 28 January.