A man shot while trying to stop people from breaking into a car

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A man is seriously injured after being shot in the legs while trying to stop people breaking into vehicles in Porirua.

The incident took place on Monday night in Tītahi Bay and police are appealing for information.

In a statement, police said officers were called to a Dimock Street address at around 10:20 p.m., and initial investigations suggested that “the man was shot after disturbing two people who were trying to break into cars on the street.” “.

He was taken to the hospital in serious condition.

Police ask anyone with information to call 105 and quote file number 241029/7050.

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