4 May 2023

Police, FENZ investigate possible Molotov cocktail throwing incident

10:14 am on 4 May 2023
police car at night in street

Police say they received an initial report of something being thrown at a property in Rangiora, but it was not yet clear what the object was. Photo: 123RF

Emergency services are looking into reports a possible Molotov cocktail was thrown at a North Canterbury property last night.

Fire and Emergency (FENZ) said two crews went to a Rangiora property that was reportedly the target shortly after 9.30pm, but found no fire.

Police say they received an initial report of something being thrown at a property but it was not yet clear what the object was.