Man arrested after alleged gunfire in Stratford

Friday 7 August 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 7 Aug, 2:19pm

A man is in custody following reports of a firearm being discharged on Oberon Street in Stratford on Friday morning. The incident caused several local schools and premises to enter lockdown. Police have confirmed there are no reports of injuries.

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1. NZ HeraldFri 7 Aug, 1:17pm

   Man in custody after allegedly firing gun in Stratford, Taranaki (opens in new tab)

2. StuffFri 7 Aug, 1:37pm

   Schools locked down, man arrested after Taranaki firearm incident (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsFri 7 Aug, 2:19pm

   Man in custody after alleged gunshots in Stratford, schools locked down (opens in new tab)