Armed police close section of Portage Rd in West Auckland

An armed police stand-off led to the closure of a busy West Auckland road for five hours this morning.

Inspector Rod Carpinter confirmed a section of Portage Rd, New Lynn, was closed earlier today as police responded to an incident.

“The incident, initially involving two parties known to each other, was reported at around 3am and is currently contained to a residential address on the street,” he said.

A witness said police negotiators were using a megaphone, urging a person to come out of a residential building on the road.

“Earlier this morning, one person was safely removed from the address.

“The second person remains at the address and, as a precaution, specialist police teams are responding to resolve the matter.”

Police cordons on the street were stood down just before 8am this morning.

“A police presence will remain in the area this morning while inquiries are ongoing.”

Police stand guard and Portage Rd in Auckland's New Lynn has been closed as they respond to an incident. Photo / Hayden Woodward

Carpinter said there is currently no wider risk to the public concerning the incident.

“Police acknowledge there may be disruptions to those who live and work in the area and we thank those impacted for their patience.”