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Manukau road closed as police deal with threat

Police attended an incident on Redoubt Road in Manukau this morning in which the major Auckland road was blocked to traffic.

Police tell Te Ao, "This was an incident where a person was threatening to self-harm. Cordons were put in place but fortunately it has all been resolved now, with nobody injured."

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Lifeline – 0800 543 354 (0800 LIFELINE) or free text 4357 (HELP)

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