Police detain several people at Auckland commercial property, hazmat unit sent to scene

Several people were detained by police outside an Auckland commercial property yesterday evening following an incident in which a hazmat unit was sent to the scene.

The site of the large emergency response was a building on St Jude St in the suburb of Avondale.

An NZME photographer at the scene said four people were detained and placed in handcuffs.

The street was cordoned off for several hours, with police, staff from the property, and ambulance personnel gathering outside.

Fire and Emergency said two trucks and a hazmat unit responded to the incident.

Police have been contacted for comment.

There was a large emergency response to the incident. Photo / Hayden Woodward.

St Jude St in Avondale was cordoned off for several hours. Photo / Hayden Woodward.

Police and Hato Hone St John have been approached for comment.