A young man has been arrested after allegedly presenting a firearm at members of the public and police officers in Palmerston North yesterday.
Police responded to reports of the incident on Thomson St in West End at around 5.40pm on Saturday.
Acting Detective Sergeant Jo Gallon said no shots were fired, no injuries were reported and a 19-year-old male was arrested at the scene.
“Inquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of what occurred.
“We know people recorded the incident on their phones, we are keen to view any footage obtained of the incident or male’s behaviour.”
A 19-year-old will appear in the Palmerston North District Court on March 24 on multiple charges in relation to the incident.