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Police investigating after man shot in leg in Napier

December 3, 2021
A police car (file picture).

A police car (file picture). (Source: istock.com)

Police are investigating after a man in Napier was shot in the leg on Thursday.

The man received a wound to his leg at an address in Marewa and was taken to hospital.

Police described the injury as "non-life threatening".

The circumstances of the incident are being investigated, with officers speaking to witnesses.

Anyone with information can contact 105, quoting reference number 211202/1399.

People can also call Crime Stoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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