Person arrested after firearm sighting in Mairehau

Friday 7 November 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 7 Nov 2025, 3:22pm

Police arrested an individual on Friday afternoon following reports of a firearm on Innes Road in Mairehau, Christchurch. Armed officers attended the scene shortly before 2.30pm after the sighting was reported.

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1. The PressFri 7 Nov 2025, 3:01pm

   Person arrested after firearm seen on busy Christchurch road (opens in new tab)

2. RNZFri 7 Nov 2025, 3:22pm

   Person arrested after reports of someone with a gun Christchurch's Mairehau (opens in new tab)