UPDATE: Serious incident, Auckland CBD

The serious incident in Auckland CBD this morning is currently contained to a building in lower Queen Street, which is under construction.

Police ask all members of the public to avoid the lower Queen Street area and for those in downtown inner-city buildings to remain inside their buildings at this time.

This is a significant incident with multiple emergency services responding.

A large Police presence will remain in the area.

Police will provide a further update as soon as we are in a position to do so.

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