Police are attending a family harm incident in Spotswood, New Plymouth.
The incident was reported at 10:15am.
Armed Police have been deployed to the scene as a precaution.
Cordons are in place at the intersection of Paritutu Road and Ngamotu Road; the intersection of Tumai Street and Marama Crescent; and on Paritutu Road south of Simons Street.
Police can confirm only one person is at the address. A second person left earlier this afternoon.
The public is asked to avoid the area.
Residents living within the cordon should contact Police if they require access to their addresses.
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Issued by Police Media Centre