Police responded to a serious incident in Taupiri this morning.
One person was injured in the vicinity of Te Putu Street and Greenlane Road at around 9:30am.
A nearby school was placed in lockdown as a precaution.
There will be an increased Police presence in the area while the investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information that could assist Police with enquiries is asked to contact Police on 105 and quote P050906999.
Alternately information can be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Issued by Police Media Centre