Police called to Mt Eden after person reported injured
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RNZ / REECE BAKER
Police have been called to a home in Mt Eden after a person was reported injured.
But police said their staff had attended the address on Milton Road and could not substantiate the report.
They said they were not aware of anyone being injured.
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