Police negotiating with person after West Auckand school lockdown

Armed police in West Auckland are responding to reports of gunfire and negotiating with a man believed to have locked himself in a house.

Both a primary school and early childcare centre in Glen Eden were put into lockdown due to the incident but this was lifted shortly after midday.

A roofer working on a building one house from the residence where the alleged gunman is believed to be held up said "you can hear the AOS over a loudhailer saying 'this is your last chance to give yourself up'."

A local resident passing by, Richard Ramage, said he had seen a heavy police presence following some sort of disturbance.

"From what I am aware he has locked himself in the house and is refusing to come out."

Glen Eden Primary School, in Glenview Rd, earlier told parents it was in lockdown.

Talented Tots childcare, an early childcare centre on West Coast Rd, also confirmed it went into lockdown this morning.

Police responded to reports of a shot possibly being fired in the Glen Eden area after 10am.

Police say the Armed Offenders Squad has been deployed to the area as a precaution.

Cordons have been put in place on a section of West Coast Red near Glendale Rd.

AT is advising motorists to avoid the area and expect delays.

Police have been negotiating with a man in West Auckland after reports of gunfire. Photo / Doug Sherring

Locals are reporting a heavy police presence in the area and that roads are closed.

WEST COAST RD, GLEN EDEN - ROAD CLOSED - 11:30AM
Due to a police incident a section of West Coast Rd - between Glendale Rd & Swan Hill Dr - is currently CLOSED in Glen Eden. Please avoid this area or allow extra time for diversions. ^TP pic.twitter.com/kq4t1cP6Sz

— Auckland Transport (@AklTransport) April 2, 2019

Schools have been on high alert after the Christchurch mosque shootings.

Last week three Auckland schools around Avondale were put in lockdown after of sightings of a man with a firearm.

It later emerged the weapon was only a BB gun.