Clarification: Bower Avenue firearms incident

Police continue to appeal for witnesses to a firearms incident on Bower Avenue, Christchurch on Monday 6 June.

An earlier release stated that two men were involved.

This was incorrect.

We believe that three men were involved. The two alleged offenders and the victim who sustained non-life threatening injuries to his face.

Anyone who witnessed this incident or has information that could assist our investigation is encouraged to come forward.

We believe this was an isolated incident and that there is no ongoing further risk to the public and we are absolutely committed to finding those responsible for this offending and holding them to account.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police on 105 and quote file number 220606/2587.

Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

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