Armed police arrest three people in Palmerston North after officers shot at

The Armed Offenders Squad and police negotiation team responded to the scene armed as a precaution.

Three people have been arrested after police officers were shot at in Palmerston North today.

The shots were fired after police spotted a vehicle of interest in Highbury.

“Luckily, no one was injured,” police said.

Cordons were put in place and further police officers, including the Armed Offenders Squad and police negotiation team, responded to the scene armed as a precaution.

“The three men were arrested without incident and cordons have since been stood down,” police said.

Police said charges were being considered and inquiries into the incident are ongoing.