22 Sep 2023

Teen arrested and charged after shots fired at vehicle in Rotorua

3:52 pm on 22 September 2023

A teenager has been arrested after shots were fired at a vehicle in Rotorua. Photo: RNZ / Richard Tindiller

A teenager has been arrested after shots were fired at a vehicle in Rotorua.

Police were called to Malfroy Road just before 2pm on Tuesday, after reports of occupants of a dark-coloured sedan discharging a firearm at a white ute.

A 18-year-old male has been charged with unlawful possession of a firearm and discharging a firearm with the intent to intimidate.

He was due to appear in the Rotorua District Court on Saturday.

Detective Sergeant Nathan Marten said the police were looking for more people who could be involved in the case.

Anyone with info was urged to call police on 105 and quote file number 230919/1853.