Man arrested after firearm incident in Stratford sparks school lockdowns
Police arrested a man in Taranaki after responding to a firearms report that forced several schools into lockdown.
Police were called to Oberon Street in Stratford at around 9am following a report involving a firearm. A man was taken into custody following the incident. Several schools and premises in the area were locked down as a precaution during the response.
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Man in custody after allegedly firing gun in Stratford, Taranaki
Police were called to Oberon St about 9am after a firearm report.
Stuff
Schools locked down, man arrested after Taranaki firearm incident
A man is in custody after a firearms incident that left several schools and premises in Taranaki in lockdown.
1News
Man in custody after alleged gunshots in Stratford, schools locked down
Police were called to Oberon St at around 9am after a report of a person in possession of a firearm.