Police shoot at man brandishing ‘large bladed weapon’ in Wellington

Police fired a shot at a man after he threatened the occupants of a house with a weapon this afternoon. Photo / NZME

Police have shot at a man in Wellington and arrested him after he allegedly entered a property and threatened occupants with a large bladed weapon.

The man is under armed guard in hospital receiving treatment for a dog bite and a superficial shoulder injury believed to be a result of the shot fired, according to Police.

Officers used pepper spray, dogs, a taser and the Armed Offender’s Squad (AOS) to subdue and arrest the man.

A single shot was fired at the man by police.

They had been called to the house on Anne St in Wadestown around 12.35pm after receiving a report of a man entering a house with a large weapon and attempting to steal a vehicle.

Police deployed pepper spray on arrival. The man then retreated to a room in the house and refused to come out, police say.

Wellington District Commander Superintendent Corrie Parnell said, it “was a fast-moving situation involving a volatile offender”.

“We are fortunate this incident was resolved with no injury to our staff or members of the public.

Police have described the victims of the burglary as “very traumatised”.

A scene examination is being carried out at the address, and the public can expect to see an increased police presence in the area, said police.

The matter will be referred to the Independent Police Conduct Authority, as is standard procedure for incidents of this nature, said police.

Charges are being considered, they said.