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Source: Radio New Zealand

Lower Hutt residents have reported that a section of Malone Road is closed. Supplied

Lower Hutt residents say a section of Malone Road is blocked off and there’s a police presence in the area.

They have told RNZ they heard sirens from about 8.30am on Thursday morning, and saw a number of police cars.

Police would not give any information at this stage.

They said they would issue a statement.

One resident said the road was shut from Bauchop Road to Riverside Drive.

He said a tent was set up earlier, but had since been taken down.

Lower Hutt residents have reported that a section of Malone Road is closed. Supplied

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