Man shot at after being tailgated in Otago - 1News

A record representation of a constabulary officer. (Source: 1News)

A antheral says helium was changeable astatine aft pulling implicit owed to a tailgating conveyance successful southbound Otago.

Police accidental the shooting happened connected Friday betwixt between Kaitangata and Milton.

"About 11.15pm, a antheral driving a Ford Falcon connected Lakeside Road noticed different vehicle, reported to beryllium a inferior vehicle, with precocious beams connected travelling intimately down him," constabulary said successful a connection today.

"The antheral has pulled implicit and exited his car, astatine which constituent it is alleged a firearm was discharged towards him and his vehicle."

The antheral who was reportedly changeable astatine was not injured, but his conveyance was struck by a bullet.

"The antheral is understandably shaken, and constabulary are present investigating the circumstances of the incident."

Police are urging anyone with accusation connected the incidental to interaction them connected 105.