Lower Hutt residents have reported that a section of Malone Road is closed.
Photo: Supplied
Armed police are guarding a scene in Lower Hutt and have shut off a section of Malone Road.
A resident has told RNZ he heard sirens from about 8.30am on Thursday.
Police will not give any information at this stage.
A reporter at the scene said, as well as armed officers, there were people in white forensics suits taking photos of items on the grass berm.
A tent has been set up across the footpath and part of the street, and another marquee has been erected on a property’s front garden.
The road is cordoned off between Bauchop Road and Galway Street.
A section of Malone Road is closed.
Photo: RNZ
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