Armed officers at scene in central Wellington - Webb St

Police at the scene on Wednesday afternoon.
Photo: RNZ / Pretoria Gordon

A cordon has been put up around a building in Wellington on Wednesday afternoon after reports there may have been a person with a gun.

The police say the cordon on Webb Street is a precaution, and it is not yet confirmed that there is a firearm.

RNZ’s reporter on the scene says there are armed and regular police there, and a number of police cars.

Building of interest in Wellington CBD police callout

Armed police can be seen outside this building.
Photo: RNZ / Pretoria Gordon

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