Please attribute to Inspector Phil Ward, acting Manawatū Area Commander:
Police are responding to an incident in Highbury, Palmerston North.
Cordons are currently in place on Wilson Cres. The public are advised to avoid the area.
Locals can expect to see an increased Police presence in the area this afternoon.
There is not believed to be any risk to the public at this time.
Further information will be released when we are in a position to do so.
ENDS
Issued by Police Media Centre