Days earlier, this property in the Oamaru suburb of Holmes Hill was the scene of a violent home invasion. Hamish McNeilly/Stuff Police canvas properties near the scene of a home invasion. READ MORE: Oamaru couple held at gunpointThe couple has since been released from hospital, but returned home only briefly to look for property that may have been discarded. The woman alleged the incident was random, and people should "stop making up ... rumours". Anyone with information about the home invasion is urged to contact Oamaru police's criminal investigation branch by calling 105.

Source: Stuff July 22, 2019 04:30 UTC