Men arrested over Panmure shooting appear in court

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A pair accused of shooting a man in the face at the weekend have made brief court appearances this morning.

Police arrested three men following the incident in Panmure at 4.30am on Sunday.

A 16-year-old appeared in Auckland Youth Court today, supported by his mother, where he was remanded in the custody of Child, Youth and Family without making an application for bail.

He was followed by a 27-year-old Panmure man.

They were jointly charged with unlawfully possessing a .22 rifle, presenting it at the complainant and causing him grievous bodily harm with intent to do so.

The older defendant also faced charges of possessing bongs, a cannabis plant and a meth pipe and would apply for bail later today.

Both were remanded without plea until next month.

Police said a third male, aged 47, had also been charged with unlawful possession of a firearm and he would appear on a later date.

The victim was taken to Auckland Hospital with a serious, but not life-threatening, wound to the right side of his face.

Detective Senior Sergeant Glen Baldwin said police were not seeking anyone else in relation to the shooting.

He also commended officers for their diligence in tracking down and apprehending the three offenders within a short timeframe.