Armed police point guns at innocent Christchurch manSUPPLIEDA gun-carrying Christchurch man was not breaking the law when he found himself the target of armed police. A concerned member of the public had phoned them after seeing the man walking down the street carrying the gun case. Although it was not illegal, police wanted to encourage people "not to carry firearms in public like that", the spokeswoman said. SUPPLIEDThe footage shows the man's hands are raised, while police walk towards him with firearms pointed in his direction. Email reporters@press.co.nzIn a statement, police said the man was innocent.

Source: Stuff July 31, 2016 04:11 UTC