Man injured after firearms incident in Waiau Pa

Counties Manukau Police are investigating a firearms incident that occurred in Waiau Pa this afternoon.

Police were called to Wrights Road around 2:05pm following a report that a man had received a gunshot wound.

The man was taken to Middlemore Hospital where he remains in a critical but stable condition.

Police are still working to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Detective Inspector Va'aelua says a Police presence remains on Wrights Road, where a scene guard is currently in place at the address.

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