Armed police in Auckland's Papakura after person seriously injured

Police responded to a report of an injured person on Marne Rd at around 3pm.

Armed police are responding to an incident in Auckland's Papakura this afternoon, during which one person was seriously injured.

Police responded to a report of an injured person on Marne Rd at around 3pm.

"Initial reports suggest a possible weapon may have been used at the scene," a police spokesperson said.

"Armed police are attending the incident out of caution."

St John sent two rapid response units, one ambulance, and one manager to the scene.

One person in a serious condition was transported to Middlemore Hospital, a St John spokesperson said.

The scene was cordoned off, with members of the public asked to avoid the Marne Rd area.

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