Police are responding to a serious incident in Greenmeadows in Napier this afternoon.
Officers were called to reports of disorder on Tait Drive around 2:15pm when it's believed a weapon was seen.
Police have asked a number of schools in the area to keep their pupils inside while they respond.
The Armed Offenders Squad is assisting as a precaution.
There are cordons in the area and locals are asked to respect these until the incident is resolved.
Motorists are in particular asked to avoid the Kennedy Road/Tait Drive area as congestion is expected.
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