13 July 2010
Christchurch Central MP Brendon Burns has visited the scene of today’s double shooting of police officers and the killing of a police dog in the inner Christchurch suburb of Phillipstown.
The MP says such acts of violence, especially involving firearms, are a worrying trend and the police are too often on the receiving end.
“These two officers were going about ordinary duties when they were shot. Other weapons were also found at the Buccleugh St address.
“Only yesterday, I visited a dairy only a few hundred metres from the shooting which was the subject of an abortive hold-up attempt last week.”
“Buccleugh St residents are naturally shaken that something like this has happened in their street. Their lives continue to be disrupted as police remain at the scene doing forensic examinations.”
Brendon Burns has sent a message of support to the two wounded officers and the Christchurch police team via police area commander, Dave Cliff.
“Our community deserves to let the police know at times like these just how much we value the work they do and the risks they confront on our behalf.”
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