Police response in Glen Innes, Auckland: One person hospitalised in serious condition

One person has been taken to hospital in a serious condition after a major police response in the East Auckland suburb of Glen Innes this evening.

A police spokesperson said a motorist was seen driving a vehicle at speed on the motorway and then refused to stop for officers.

“With the assistance of Eagle helicopter to track, the vehicle came to a stop in Glen Innes and the driver was arrested.”

Police respond to Glen Innes incident. Photo / Hayden Woodward

Residents described seeing a man in a car with a gun.

“A man knocked the gun from [the] man’s hand when driver was trying to drive away,” one wrote on a local community page.

Others reported hearing helicopters flying over the suburb and a large police presence in the area.

“Came across seven police cars in full flight – lights and sirens – followed by a chopper,” Newstalk ZB was told.

One person was arrested following a fleeing driver incident. Photo / Hayden Woodward

A Herald photographer at the scene said police remain at the scene on Leybourne Circle following a fleeing drive incident.

One person was arrested and the vehicle has since been towed.

The Herald understands a firearm was inside the vehicle and was thrown then the vehicle collided with a fence.

A Hato Hone St John spokesperson said they responded to an incident in Glen Innes at 7.56pm and sent one ambulance, one rapid response vehicle and one manager.

”We transported one person in a serious condition to Auckland City Hospital.”

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