#Latest news with #LincolnRoadRNZ News14-05-2025RNZ NewsMasterton's Ministry of Social Development office goes into lockdown after staff threatenedMinistry of Social Development office in Masterton. Photo: Google Street View A Ministry of Social Development office in Masterton has gone into lockdown for the second time this month. Police said they received reports of a threat made to staff at the Lincoln Road premises around 12pm. They said staff in the building chose to go into lockdown. "Police have attended and have made inquiries" a Police spokesperson said. They said there did not appear to be any immediate threat to safety. "Police are following lines of inquiry in relation to the individual who made the threats." Wednesday's event comes just a week after a shot was fired at the building , sparking another lockdown. A 25-year-old man has since been charged and appeared in court in relation to that event. MSD have been approached for comment. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
RNZ News14-05-2025RNZ NewsMasterton's Ministry of Social Development office goes into lockdown after staff threatenedMinistry of Social Development office in Masterton. Photo: Google Street View A Ministry of Social Development office in Masterton has gone into lockdown for the second time this month. Police said they received reports of a threat made to staff at the Lincoln Road premises around 12pm. They said staff in the building chose to go into lockdown. "Police have attended and have made inquiries" a Police spokesperson said. They said there did not appear to be any immediate threat to safety. "Police are following lines of inquiry in relation to the individual who made the threats." Wednesday's event comes just a week after a shot was fired at the building , sparking another lockdown. A 25-year-old man has since been charged and appeared in court in relation to that event. MSD have been approached for comment. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
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