A man was shot after trying to stop two people attempting to break into cars in Porirua last night.
Police are appealing for information from the public about the Tītahi Bay incident.
Officers were called to Dimock St at 10.20pm yesterday.
The man was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
A police spokesman said initial inquiries suggested “the man was shot after disturbing two people attempting to break into cars on the street”.
Police have asked anyone with information to contact 105 and quote file number 241029/7050.
Information can also be offered anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
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