New Zealand

Man shot by police near Invercargill

15:47 pm on 19 March 2022

A man is undergoing surgery in hospital after he was shot by police on State Highway 1 at Dacre, north of Invercargill.

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Police said they were seeking the man after an earlier call of concern for a female.

He was found by police shortly before midday and shot after he pointed a weapon at them.

He was taken to hospital in a serious condition where he is undergoing surgery.

Police said State Highway 1 is closed between Kerr Road and SH 98 while they conduct a scene examination.

Motorists have been asked to avoid the area.