Roads closed in central Auckland suburb of Mt Roskill due to police incident
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RNZ / REECE BAKER
Police have closed a road in the Auckland suburb of Mt Roskill, as officers respond to a family harm incident.
A section of White Swan Road has been blocked off, with cordons in place between Ellis Ave and Richardson Rd. Officers are attempting to engage with an individual in a nearby residence.
Police say the matter is contained and there is no risk to the wider community.
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