Officers were called to reports of a person with a gun on Upper Queen Street just before 4pm, and found the man on Vincent Street a short time later.

Police say he will face charges relating to possessing and offensive weapon.

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17 Dec: The Crown believes Jevon McSkimming must have known he was committing crimes, given his position of power

17 Dec: Former deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming's sentencing is underway in the Wellington District Court - where more than a dozen people have filed into the public gallery

17 Dec: Auckland Police say a man absconded on foot last night - after being caught driving a moped at speed without headlights

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