Armed police called out in Hastings after assault

Police on Howard St in Hastings on Wednesday morning. Photo / Paul Taylor

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.

Police have spoken to the alleged victim and there were no serious injuries reported.