New Zealand

Christchurch police responding to report of gunshot

08:44 am on 7 June 2019

Police are responding to a report of a firearm being discharged on Avonside Drive in Christchurch this morning.

A spokesperson said there were no injuries relating to the incident.

Armed Offenders Squad are at the scene and cordons are in place while the police work to understand the circumstances of the incident.

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Police at the cordon at Avon Park in Christchurch. Photo: RNZ / Conan Young