Brave jewellery store worker fends off robbers with a sword, investigations into the Interislander’s Aratere get under way and more police hit the Auckland beat.
One person has been injured with armed police guarding the entrance to an apartment complex on Gore St in central Auckland.
Emergency services, including armed police, are this morning responding to a serious incident which was reported to Police at about 7.14am.
A spokesperson said at this stage it appearedone person has been injured.
“Enquiries remain ongoing to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the incident
“At this stage, we do not believe there is a wider risk to the public in relation to this incident.”
Residents of the Auckland Harbour’s Suites questioned by police. Five police cars are parked nearby Gore St in Auckland Central following reports of a firearm incident. Photo / Jason Oxenham
An RNZ reporter saw about five police cars at the scene and a number of ambulances on Monday morning.
Two police officers were guarding the door of Auckland Harbour Suites, questioning witnesses or residents.
Police cars had arrived about 7.15am and officers armed with assault rifles made their way to the apartment building.
