Police investigate potential firearms sighting in Whanganui

Police are responding to reports of a firearms sighting in Whanganui. Photo / NZME

Police say a potential firearms sighting in Whanganui was a false alarm

There was a visible police presence on Guyton St and Wicksteed St about 10.30am on Thursday.

They were actively making inquiries to determine the validity of the report, police said.

“At this time, there is not believed to be any threat to the safety of the public.”

Early on Thursday afternoon, police said the item sighted had been confirmed as “not a firearm”.

Eva de Jong is a reporter for the Whanganui Chronicle covering health stories and general news. She began as a reporter in 2023.