Man charged following police chase in Hillsborough

6:01 pm on 1 October 2021

A man has been charged after yesterday's dramatic police chase across Auckland.

Police on Lilac Grove, Hillsborough, after a person in possession of a firearm was shot by police and is in a serious condition following a chase that ended on the street.

Photo: RNZ / Sarah Robson

Police said a 28-year-old has been charged with presenting a firearm to police, dangerous driving and failing to stop.

Another man who was shot by the police remains in hospital under guard.

The men were arrested in Hillsborough yesterday, after a chase which began in Ōtāhuhu.