Firearms incident North Shore

Police have arrested two 17 year old youths after two incidents where a gas powered BB gun was discharged at two separate victims.
The first incident occurred in Rangatira Road at about 5.30p.m. and subsequently at about 9.30p.m. in Bentley Ave Glenfield.
In both incidents the victim was struck by the BB guns plastic pellets and received bruising.
Police have located and seized the weapon.
The two youths will be facing criminal charges in relation to both incidents and will be appearing in the North Shore District Court.
Issued By: Inspector Anthony Edwards

New Zealand Police Alert 10:00pm 16 Mar 2009 Waitemata

Location of incident: North Shore

Incident type: firearms incident