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Man walks into Napier District Court with a bullet in his ear

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The man was detained by court security around 10am on Friday and Police were called to the scene. Photo / Duncan Brown

The man was detained by court security around 10am on Friday and Police were called to the scene. Photo / Duncan Brown

A man caused a scene at Napier District Court on Friday when he brought live ammunition into the building in his ear.

The man was detained by court security around 10am and police were called to the scene.

Police said the man was carrying a bullet as some sort of earring.

The situation was resolved without any issue.

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