Police are trying to find the person who allegedly threatened staffers at the Thames Work and Income service centre. A person verbally threatened staffers at Thames' Work and Income service centre, prompting a lockdown. The centre was still in lockdown at 3.20pm, a statement from the Ministry of Social Development's Waikato commissioner Te Rehia Papesch said. READ MORE:* Restricted access to Auckland Work and Income office following threat* Vehicle driven into Thames Work and Income officeShe could not comment further as it is now a police matter, she said. A police spokeswoman said "the workplace has chosen to stay in voluntary lockdown".

Source: Stuff June 23, 2020 05:03 UTC