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      Home > News > National > Christchurch

    A man has appeared in court today - after a suspected firearms incident in Christchurch last night

    A man has appeared in court today - after a suspected firearms incident in Christchurch last night


    Police were called to Hornby shortly after 6.30pm - after reports of a man being chased down Amyes Road.

    One of his pursuers allegedly had a firearm.

    A person's in hospital with a suspected gunshot wound.

    A 19-year-old man was arrested at an Amyes Road property - and charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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