Police seek info on alleged gunman

Wanganui police are appealing to the public for information on the movements of alleged gunman David Bourke last Sunday morning before he went on the run.

Bourke, 46, from Wanganui was arrested on Tuesday after spending 48 hours on the run near Norsewood in Southern Hawke's Bay, during which time he was believed to have shot a farm worker.

Police also found the body of his brother Timothy Barry Bourke, 49, in his car. The body had gunshot wounds.

Detective Senior Sergeant Gwynne Pennell of Wanganui police said police wanted to hear about sightings of Bourke's car a green Honda Rafaga saloon, registration XP9885, between 8am and 12pm Sunday.

In particular officers wanted to hear about sightings near Gordons Bush off Kaimatira Rd, on the eastern outskirts of Wanganui.

Police would be working in the area on Sunday and would welcome the help of locals with information, Ms Pennell said.

Bourke appeared in Palmerston North District Court on Wednesday where he was remanded in custody for a psychiatric assessment to reappear on October 21.

He made no pleas to charges of failing to stop, using a firearm against policeman Warwick Davis, and assaulting Craig Yorston with a knife.

Further charges were expected.

- NZPA