Police at the scene of the shooting. Photo: RNZ / Bill Hickman
A man is seriously hurt after being shot in the legs trying to stop people breaking into vehicles in Porirua.
The incident took place on Monday night in Tītahi Bay, and police are appealing for information.
In a statement, police said officers were called to a Dimock Street address at about 10.20pm, with initial inquiries suggesting "the man was shot after disturbing two people attempting to break into cars on the street".
He was taken to hospital in a serious condition.
Police at the scene of a shooting in Titahi Bay, Porirua. Photo: Reece Baker / RNZ
Investigators could be seen on their hands and knees searching the grass in a cordoned-off area in front of a single-storey home.
Police at the scene of a shooting in Titahi Bay, Porirua. Photo: Reece Baker / RNZ
Police ask that anyone with information call 105 and quote file number 241029/7050.
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