Person arrested following armed police presence in Rotorua

A person of interest has been arrested after armed police blocked off a street in Rotorua this morning.

Cordons were put in place on Kusabs Rd while police were looking for a person of interest in
Mangakakahi.

A police spokeswoman confirmed the armed offenders squad was in attendance.

"Police would like to thank people in the area for their patience.

"We can confirm the person of interest has been taken into police custody with no further issues."

A reporter at the scene said she saw police blockading Kusabs Rd about 11am.

Police were also seen gathering at the reserve on Edmund Rd nearby.