Police waiting next to road spikes on a bridge near Waipukurau on Sunday morning during the pursuit of a man involved in a series of firearm incidents. Photo / Rachel Wise
A manhunt for a man involved in a series of firearms incidents across Hastings, Havelock and Waipawa has ended today with his arrest in Waipukurau.
A police spokesperson said police were making inquiries to locate the 29-year-old from Wellington after he presented a firearm on a number of occasions over
the past 24 hours.
"In Hastings last night, the offender presented a firearm towards a member of the public on Kea Place, Hastings before stealing their vehicle," the spokesperson said.
"Shortly after 8am this morning, he presented a firearm towards a member of the public in Havelock North before fleeing in a vehicle.
