Home / New ZealandFleeing driver rams police car after potential firearm seen in HamiltonNZ Herald16 Jan, 2023 12:49 AMQuick ReadSubscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Sign in hereListening to articles is free for open-access content—explore other articles or learn more about text-to-speech.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditA police chase in Hamilton ended when the fleeing driver, who was allegedly seen with a firearm, crashed into a fence and the car caught fire. The driver rammed his vehicle into a police car and fled after failing to stop on Forest Lake Rd in Forest Lake at about 11.04am today. The driver crashed into a fence on Brooklyn Rd, Claudlands, after police used a “tactical manoeuvre” to stop the vehicle, a police spokesperson said.Police took one person into custody after the incident.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.A “minor fire” started after the crash.There were no reports of injuries, police said.“Police use a risk-assessment process to guide our decisions about what tactical options might be required to safely resolve any situation,” the spokesperson said.Police said they tried to stop the vehicle due to a “potential firearm” sighting.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.Brooklyn Rd was blocked following the incident and police said motorists should avoid the area.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditLatest from New ZealandOpinion|UpdatedNZ Herald comments: The stories open for discussion todayBusiness'A lot of collateral damage': Business tax debt nears $1.4bNew ZealandPerson charged with assault after March incidentSponsoredRevealed: The night driving ‘red flag’AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
