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Three men charged after gunshots heard in Castlecliff, Whanganui

Logan Tutty
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24 Sep, 2020 09:45 PMQuick Read

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Three men, aged 24, 25 and 19 will appear in the Whanganui District Court today following yesterdays incident. Photo / Bevan Conley

Three men, aged 24, 25 and 19 will appear in the Whanganui District Court today following yesterdays incident. Photo / Bevan Conley

Three people have been charged with unlawful possession of a firearm, commission of a crime with a firearm and demands with intent to steal after gunshots were heard in Castlecliff on Thursday.

A member of the public called Whanganui police yesterday, saying they had heard gunshots and another person reported seeing two men carrying firearms. The armed offenders squad, a dog unit and a helicopter were called.

Three men, aged 24, 25 and 19, are due to appear in Whanganui District Court.

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