Police making inquiries after shots fired in Wairoa

Police received reports of shots being fired in Wairoa shortly after 8pm on Tuesday night. Photo / File

Police inquiries are ongoing after two incidents of shots being fired in Wairoa on Tuesday night.

A police spokeswoman said shortly after 8pm on Tuesday night Police received a report of a firearm being discharged on McLean Street in Wairoa.

A short time later a second report was received regarding shots fired near a Karaka Street address.

She said initial enquiries indicate the two incidents were between people known to each other and police do not believe there is a wider risk to the public.

It does not appear anyone was injured.

No charges have been brought and enquiries are ongoing.