Auckland police arrest man after allegedly finding him with fake gun in city centre

Police arrested a 28-year-old man alleged to have had an imitation firearm in Auckland's city centre.

A 28-year-old man has been arrested after police allegedly found him with a fake gun in Auckland’s city centre.

Armed officers took a 28-year-old man into custody near the intersection of Cook and Hobson Sts about 4.45pm today.

It followed reports received by police earlier today of a man having a firearm on Great North Rd in New Lynn, before leaving the area.

Inquiries had been underway when police received information the man was on Nelson St in the central city.

An imitation firearm has since been recovered.

Police said there was no indication the firearm was presented at anyone and they would look to lay charges.

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