Aorere College lockdown as family groups clash on school grounds

A South Auckland school went into lockdown this afternoon after an altercation erupted between two family groups on the school grounds.

Aorere College in Papatoetoe was locked down as “a precautionary measure”, the school said on social media.

“This afternoon, two family groups from Aorere College came onto the school site and there was an altercation which police attended,” the school said.

“The students were safe at all times.”

Police told the Herald the incident “appears to be a report of a disorder between a group of people”.

“No complaints have been made to Police, and no one was injured,” a spokesperson said.

“The matter is being handled by the school.”

The Herald has approached Aorere College for further comment.

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