Christchurch pair arrested after person shot in leg

August 20, 2020
A file image of a New Zealand Police officer at a public gathering.

A man and woman are expected to appear in the Christchurch District Court later today following an alleged shooting in Redwood last night. 

Police were called to a property on Canford St just before 11pm after reports someone had been shot in the leg. 

A man and woman were taken in to custody soon after and the injured person was transferred to hospital with minor gunshot wounds. 

A 39-year-old man has been charged with discharging a firearm and wounding with intend to injure, while a 26-year-old woman was charged with presenting a firearm and possession of tools for drug use. 

Police will continue conducting a scene examination at the Redwood property today. 

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