Photo: George HeardAn alleged offender who sparked a major armed police callout and manhunt across Christchurch yesterday has appeared in court on a range of violence, firearms and drugs charges. Brandon Jarden appeared in court on Friday, facing numerous charges. Photo: NZHBrandon Jarden, 23, was arrested last night after an alleged firearms incident in the suburb of Burnside. Judge Hix remanded the alleged offender in custody until his next appearance on May 19. Jarden appeared in the dock from custody this afternoon, with family members supporting him from the public gallery.

Source: Otago Daily Times May 07, 2021 01:30 UTC