Photo: RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly
Fireworks have been shot at police and firefighters in Dunedin's Castle Street.
Emergency services were called to Castle Street North with reports of about 50 people shooting fireworks at each other on Monday night.
Senior Sergeant Anthony Bond said officers verbally warned everyone involved when they arrived and arrested a 20-year-old man for being disorderly.
"As police were returning to the patrol vehicle, a group of males intentionally shot fireworks in their direction, causing a near miss," he said.
"As a result of that stupidity, another 20-year-old was held in custody overnight and released this morning with a warning."
Bond said it was dumb to shoot fireworks at people or property because it could have big consequences.
"Fireworks are explosives and can cause serious injuries, hence why the timeframe for selling them continues to be shorter and shorter each year," he said.
Fire and Emergency Otago district manager Craig Geddes said fireworks were also shot at a fire truck but missed the vehicle.
He said FENZ had zero tolerance for behaviour that put staff or other emergency services at risk.
"Not only does this endanger emergency service responders but it also puts the public at risk as it may impede our ability to respond to an emergency," he said.
Police said no charges had been laid.
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