Two in custody following altercation in Auckland CBD, police hunt for third man

Two people have been arrested following an altercation on Lower Albert St involving a handheld weapon this evening.

Emergency services swarmed Auckland’s CBD this evening following reports of an altercation involving a handheld weapon.

A police spokesperson said they were called to Lower Albert St after three men were reported to be “involved in an altercation”.

“One of those present was reported to be in possession of a handheld weapon,” police said.

“Two people have been taken into custody and a third is being sought. The weapon has been recovered.”

Police said the public would notice an additional police presence in the area while they work to locate the third person involved in the incident.