One person has been injured following a firearms incident in Taradale, Napier this afternoon.

Police were called to multiple reports of shots fired on Gloucester Street about 1pm.

While initial reports indicated no one had been injured, a man has since been taken to hospital.

Cordons are in place and a scene examination is underway.

Police again ask the public to avoid the area at this time.

ENDS

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