Armed police surround Greers Road house

Chris Lynch
Chris Lynch
Nov 18, 2024 |

Armed police are at a property on Greers Road this evening.

A police spokeswoman said they’re making enquiries in relation to reports of a firearm being discharged at a Waltham property earlier today.

The Waltham incident was reported to Police at 5.45pm.

Nobody was injured, the police spokeswoman said.

It’s understood a police chase through Riccarton earlier this evening was also in relation to the incident.

Armed police are using a loud speaker, urging the occupants of the house to surrender to police a local said.

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“One person has been taken into custody and Police are making enquiries to locate others who may have been involved.”

“The Armed Offenders Squad has been deployed as a precaution, which is normal process for incidents where firearms may be involved.”

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Chris Lynch
Chris Lynch

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