11 Jan 2014

Man arrested for shooting air rifle at beach

9:06 pm on 11 January 2014

A man has been arrested for shooting an air rifle at a beach in West Auckland.

Police say the man, who is in his 30s, was shooting at targets on Cornwallis Beach.

Officers were called to the scene by people at the beach and found the man nearby.

Police say they were concerned for the safety of the public and he will face firearms charges.