Schools locked down as armed offenders squad descends on Feilding

The armed offenders squad was called out as a precaution. Photo / NZME

Two people are in custody as armed police search Feilding for further offenders.

A police spokesperson confirmed they were hunting for more occupants of a stolen vehicle after it was sighted and failed to stop.

“The vehicle fled and was not pursued but police maintained observations and followed it to the Timona Park area where it has been abandoned.”

“Two people have been arrested and officers are working to locate any further occupants.”

Feilding Intermediate, Lytton Street Primary School and several kindergartens in the area were locked down as a precaution with parents urged to stay away for the duration.

The lockdowns have now been lifted for the schools.