Police arrest 33-year-old after person suffers gunshot wound in Paeroa

A man has been arrested after allegedly shooting a person in the Waikato township of Paeroa this morning.

Police were called to a property near the intersection of Corbett Street and Albert St shortly before 11am after reports that a firearm had been discharged.

One person was located with minor injuries, consistent with a gunshot wound and police recovered a firearm - believed to be the one involved in this morning’s incident.

A 33-year-old man is due to appear in the Hamilton District Court tomorrow charged with wounding with reckless disregard and commission of an offence with a firearm.

Police also wanted to speak to anyone who saw a silver Subaru Impreza hatchback, with a boot full of wood around Paeroa this morning.

Anyone with information that could assist police inquiries is asked to call the 105 phone service and use the reference number P061044114.

Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.