Man charged after allegedly pointing airgun at police in Manurewa

Thursday 14 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 14 Aug 2025, 9:16am

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A 26-year-old man faces charges of assault and unlawful airgun possession after allegedly pointing an airgun at police in Manurewa. Officers were investigating an unregistered quad bike when the incident occurred. The weapon was initially mistaken by police for a revolver.

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1. 1NewsThu 14 Aug 2025, 9:14am

   Man allegedly points airgun at police in Auckland's Manurewa (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldThu 14 Aug 2025, 9:16am

   Armed police swarm Manurewa after airgun mistaken for revolver, man arrested (opens in new tab)