A swarm of Armed Offenders have descended on a property in Hastings.
A witness at the scene said members of the armed offenders squad have assembled on Te Aute Rd near Havelock North.
Police have been on the scene since around midday, with members of the AOS inside a cordoned off property since about 12.30.
The witness was told there could be someone armed, and potentially dangerous inside the property.
More soon.