Armed police stand guard outside the Sofitel Hotel on Auckland's Viaduct this morning. Photo: NZ HeraldArmed police descended on Auckland's Viaduct this morning after a dramatic firearms incident near a luxury hotel and reports of gunfire. A witness told Stuff of dramatic scenes with up to 20 officers carrying guns storming the hotel lobby. A nearby business owner described surreal scenes as police poured into the hotel's lobby while customers in the hotel's cafe were bundled out the side entrance. A police spokesperson said armed police were called to an incident on Viaduct Harbour Ave, Auckland Central, shortly after 9am.

Source: Otago Daily Times April 15, 2021 00:00 UTC