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'Avoid the area': Road closed amid police operation in Napier

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1:58pm
Leicester Ave is currently closed, with cordons in place at Coventry Ave and Westminster Ave.

Leicester Ave is currently closed, with cordons in place at Coventry Ave and Westminster Ave. (Source: istock.com)

A road in the Napier suburb of Tamatea has been blocked due to a "police operation", with locals advised to "avoid the area".

Leicester Ave is currently closed, with cordons in place at Coventry Ave and Westminster Ave.

"Police are advising the public to avoid the area," a spokesperson said.

"Further updates will be provided when we are in a position to do so."

Tamatea Primary School said on Facebook it had been notified by the Ministry of Education that a police operation was taking place.

"We have been told there is no need for a lockdown and they will keep us updated.

"Your tamariki are all safe at school as we continue to monitor this."

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