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Waitemata Police arrest man wanted in relation to Te Atatu incident

The 32-year-old man sought by Police in relation to an incident in Te Atatu on 15 September, 2017, has been arrested.

He was located by Waitakere Police this afternoon.

He will appear in Waitakere District Court tomorrow, charged with breaching a protection order, unlawful possession of a firearm and discharging a firearm with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.

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