'TARGETED INCIDENT': PERSON LEFT SERIOUSLY INJURED IN TIMARU

Police say an event that left one person seriously injured in Timaru was a "targeted incident".

Police arrived at the Coonoor St residence at around 5:20pm on Saturday, and one person was taken to Christchurch Hospital. They remain there in a serious but stable condition.

A police spokesperson on Sunday said investigators were completing a scene examination, and residents in the area may notice an increased police presence.

"Enquiries are ongoing to determine the circumstances of the incident, however police believe that it has been a targeted incident and there is no ongoing safety risk for the wider community," they added.

2024-05-05T03:20:55Z dg43tfdfdgfd