Nine people have been apprehended by police after a shot was fired in Napier overnight.

In a statement, police said a shot was fired on West Quay in Ahuriri about 3.20am.

“Nobody was injured, and the alleged offender left in a vehicle with several other occupants,” a police spokesperson said.

Ten minutes later the suspect vehicle was located, parked alongside another vehicle on Gloucester St in Taradale.

“Nine people surrendered without incident following a voice appeal from police. They range in age from 15 to 22.”

Officers located a .22 firearm a short distance away.

Five people are due to appear in the Napier Youth Court on September 26 jointly charged with reckless discharge of a firearm, and unlawful possession of a firearm, police said in an update this evening.

Four others who were taken into custody have been released without charge.

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