As stated by Kāpiti-Mana Area Commander, Inspector Renée Perkins:
One person has received moderate injuries following an assault in Cannons Creek this morning.
Emergency services were called to Dido Place just before 7:40am.
Nearby schools were placed into lockdown while Police enquiries were made. Those lockdowns have since been lifted.
An investigation into the incident is underway.
A number of Police staff remain at the scene and some are armed as a precaution.
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