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 Street 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.
Inquiries are ongoing and charges are likely.
