Noise attributed to fireworks
REPORTS of possible gunshots prompted police to cordon off a Dunedin street yesterday but the noise apparently came from fireworks being set off.
A spokeswoman said police received a report of loud bangs — ‘‘possible gunshots’’ — in the Chapman St area of Wakari about 5.15pm.
Part of Chapman St was cordoned off, and three police cars were parked at the intersection of Chapman and Lynn Sts.
A woman said she saw fireworks going off in the area, and police later said their inquiries suggested the noise was from fireworks.