Armed police were called out to a suburban area of Hastings on Wednesday morning following reports of an assault with weapons.
Police were contacted about the alleged assault about 10.10am on Wednesday at a Parkvale house.
A police spokesperson said police were “armed as a precaution” and attended the incident.
A large gathering of police could be seen at a Howard St property soon after, and the police spokesperson said it was believed the offenders had left in a vehicle.
Inquiries are ongoing to locate those involved.