The Armed Offenders Squad is currently attending an emergency incident in Hillmorton, Christchurch.
A Herald reporter at the scene said armed police have entered a motel where the incident is taking place.
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![Armed police at the incident in Hillmorton, Christchurch this morning. Photo / George Heard](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/4BLASUOZ2VEAVJWEQT5ETLVHKE.jpg?auth=8fcf75e289b8cc16fcda498679a947074293032b6a079d61cd6e5802bbf857bf&width=16&height=11&quality=70&smart=true)
The Armed Offenders Squad is currently attending an emergency incident in Hillmorton, Christchurch.
A Herald reporter at the scene said armed police have entered a motel where the incident is taking place.
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