Source: Radio New Zealand
RNZ / REECE BAKER
Two people have been arrested following an incident that earlier prompted Auckland’s Glenfield Mall and surrounding schools into lockdown.
Police said they were called to a reports of a single vehicle crash on Downing Street, around 11.20am.
“Two people have fled the vehicle, and one was sighted carrying what appeared to be a firearm,” police said in a statement.
A spokesperson said Glenfield Mall, schools and childcare centres in the nearby area were temporarily placed into lockdown. These have now all been lifted.
Police said they will have an increased presence in the area while enquiries continue.
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In a statement on social media, Glenfield College had asked people to avoid the school.
“Please do not come to the school or phone the scool as you will not be attended to and this may cause disruption to the management of this incident and could potentially place yourselves and/or our staff and student’s safety at risk,” the post said.
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