Police said the situation was dealt with "incredibly quickly". File photo. Photo: RNZ / Angus Dreaver
A teenager who carried a knife into a North Shore secondary school and allegedly threatened office staff this afternoon has been arrested.
The 16-year-old was taken into custody after the incident at Long Bay College at about 1pm, and is now facing charges of threatening to kill, assaulting police, wilful damage and trespass in the North Shore Youth Court.
In a statement, Inspector Mike Rickards, relieving area commander for Waitematā East, said the boy was carrying the knife when he entered the school's office, but Youth Aid police staff were at the school.
"These staff acted quickly and approached the offender; they confronted him and eventually managed to take the knife off him."
He said no lockdown was required and no one suffered any injuries.
"This incident was over incredibly quickly, and I would like to acknowledge the staff's courage in taking action to stop this young man in his tracks," Rickards said.
"I know this will be concerning to many in our community, and we are investigating what has taken place this afternoon."
He said enquiries are ongoing and police were working closely with the school.
The 16-year-old will appear in the North Shore Youth Court.