North Shore Hospital ends lockdown, police find man who allegedly made threats

North Shore Hospital was locked down and police present after a man made threats earlier today. Photo / Dean Purcell

A lockdown at North Shore Hospital has been lifted and police have found the man who allegedly made threats earlier today.

The hospital was locked down earlier after someone made verbal threats.

The man police have found was assisting with officers’ inquiries and no charges had been laid yet.

Earlier, a police spokesman said officers were at the hospital investigating and trying to find the man responsible.

“No injuries have been reported,” the spokesman said.

“Inquiries are continuing and no further updates are available at this stage.”

A spokesman for Te Whatu Ora Waitematā directed all questions to police.