6.40pm Update: Police are responding to reports of a firearm that was discharged at an address in Welcome Bay earlier this evening.
One person has been arrested and is in Police custody.
6.15pm Update: SunLive readers in Welcome Bay are reporting that they have seen a man being arrested by Police.
Armed Police were earlier reported arriving in Osprey Dr and blocking off the end of the street.
"Police are dispersing now," says a SunLive reader.
SunLive is waiting on further information from Police and will provide an update as soon as that is available.
Early, 5.40pm: SunLive readers are reporting the presence of armed Police in Welcome Bay late this afternoon.
"Police have blocked off Osprey Drive," says a Welcome Bay resident. 'I don't know why but they are armed."
At the scene? Phone 0800 SUNLIVE or email [email protected]
2 comments
Helmets
Posted on 31-08-2020 15:58 | By Yadick
It always seems strange that Police are armed, wearing vests, taking all precautions but their head/neck/armpits have no protection whatsoever unless they are a member of the AOS. This article clearly shows in a picture an Officer unknowingly shot (fortunately) with a camera but it could have been very different since it was an armed Incident they were attending. Our Officers should at least be afforded the safety of a helmet for incidents such as these. If they're going to risk their life then they should be looked after with good and applicable equipment. Surely a helmet would come under workplace health and safety.
Time to put an end to it
Posted on 01-09-2020 09:18 | By Lvdw
Its time to put an end to the endless crime and violence in Welcome Bay. The community HAS to get involved in this. Lets make it a better place to live. Stamp it out. Time to stop shrugging our shoulders and saying 'oh well, just another weekend/day in WB'
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