A loaded gun left in a Parliamentary bathroom by a police staff member was found by a member of the public, the Herald understands. The Diplomatic Protection Service is a branch of police that has an office at Parliament, and is also responsible for the protection of the Prime Minister. Superintendent Chris Scahill, police national manager response and operations, said in a statement that the gun was left only briefly, with staff soon attending and recovering it from the "occupant". "The person who found it did the right thing -- they were probably a bit shocked to open a cubicle and there was a loaded Glock." Parliamentary Service communications manager Kathy Milne said her department was speaking to police about the incident.

Source: New Zealand Herald June 17, 2016 03:53 UTC