Man faces firearms charges

A Hamilton man is facing multiple firearms charges after allegedly threatening to kill someone in downtown Tauranga.

The 26-year-old was arrested after a confrontation in The Strand Carpark around 11pm yesterday. He is charged with threatening to kill, three counts of unlawful possession of a rifle, presenting a firearm and possession of a firearm while intoxicated.

He is also facing receiving charges.

- Newstalk ZB