Man arrested after firearms incident in Nelson

3:09 pm on 13 January 2023
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(file image) Photo: RNZ / Richard Tindiller

A 33-year-old man has been arrested in relation to a firearms incident in Nelson last month.

On 30 December, a man was found with what appeared to be a gunshot injury at St Vincent Street.

Police said a 33-year-old man was arrested at a Gladstone Road address in Richmond this morning.

He was charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, and unlawful possession of a firearm.

The man is due to appear in Nelson District Court today.

Police said inquiries were ongoing and further charges were possible.