Armed police descend on K Rd after alleged gun threat
Armed police descended on a central Auckland street after reports a man had presented a firearm during an argument.
Police went to Edinburgh St, off Karangahape Rd, about 3.35pm and took a man into custody.
An imitation firearm was found at the scene.
A worker at a mechanic shop on nearby Gundry St said he saw armed police blocking the street.
Armed police descended on Edinburgh St near Karangahape Rd in central Auckland.
An Edinburgh St business told the Herald about 15 police officers responded.
Police said there was no risk to the public, and the parties involved knew each other.
A 26-year-old man was charged with presenting an imitation firearm and threatening behaviour.
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