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A female security guard has been repeatedly attacked by a disgruntled client at her workplace in West Auckland this morning.
Police say they have arrested a man who assaulted the worker at the Ministry of Social Development’s Waitakere office in Henderson earlier today.
Staff across the region are now being supported following the violent outburst that saw the service centre go into lockdown.
A police spokesperson said officers were called to a workplace in Sel Peacock Dr just after 9am after reports of the incident
Senior Sergeant Ryan Lilleby said it appeared a disgruntled client had approached the security guard and repeatedly assaulted her.
“This is a very concerning incident, and we would like to reassure the community that we take this kind of offending seriously,” Lilleby said.
“We hope this quick arrest demonstrates our commitment to hold those responsible for this type of brazen behaviour to account.”
Ministry of Social Development (MSD) Auckland North and West regional commissioner Dan Brunt said he was thankful for the police’s quick action in responding to an assault at their Waitakere service centre this morning, during which one of the security guards was hurt.
“We have zero tolerance for aggression or abuse towards our staff, contractors, clients, and the public we serve.
“The person who was hurt is receiving support, both from their employer Allied Security and from us.
“We will also provide support to other staff in our Waitakere service centre and across the region.”
Brunt said the service centre had reopened and was assisting clients as usual.
