An 18-year-old who was arrested following a shooting in Gisborne was not involved in the ordeal, police have confirmed.
A police spokesperson said the man "simply" had links to the two gangs involved in a shooting on Tuesday in Totara St which left a woman and two young people injured.
They said a large gathering of gang members and associates was taking place at the time of the shooting.
"While Police have arrested an 18-year-old man for possession of an offensive weapon, we can confirm there is no evidence that the man was involved in the shooting," said a police spokesperson.