A passenger in the backseat of a fleeing vehicle leaned out his window and pointed a gun at police in Napier this morning.
Police say the incident happened at about 8.15am on Wycliffe Street.
The Mitsubishi Diamante sedan failed to stop and accelerated away from the police car.
During the short fleeing driver incident a passenger in the rear of the car leaned out his window and presented a firearm at the officers.
The fleeing car was last seen on Richmond Street, Maraenui.
Police say a 24-year-old man has been arrested but not in connection with the presenting of the firearm. This is still to be located.
The man is charged with breach of bail and is due to appear before the Napier District Court on Monday.
Detective Sergeant Craig Vining of Hawke's Bay Police says the community will see an increase in armed police today and possibly over the remainder of the weekend.
“This is paramount for staff safety and assists our ability to respond to incidents such as these where Police officers are threatened with firearms,” he said.
Police are asking the public if they have seen the car and the offenders in the Napier area between 7am and midday to contact them either directly or via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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