Armed police have blocked Mackay Dr in Greenhithe on Auckland’s North Shore as they respond to an emergency event. Photo / Hayden Woodward
Armed police have closed a street on Auckland’s North Shore tonight as they respond to an emergency incident.
A Hato Hone St John spokesperson said they were attending an incident on Mackay Dr in Greenhithe. They were assessing one patient and being assisted by police.
The patients was being transporting in a moderate condition to North Shore Hospital.
The Herald understands police earlier responded to a reported kidnapping in Beach Haven and that the two incidents may be linked.
A photographer at the scene said armed police had blocked Mackay Dr at the intersection of Greenhithe Rd.
The police Eagle helicopter is also understood to be hovering above Greenhithe.
Earlier, police responded to reports of “loud bangs” at a residential address on Sunnyhaven Ave in Beach Haven about 73.5pm.
“Police are in the area working to determine what has occurred,” a spokesperson earlier said.
The Herald understands the two incidents are related.
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