Three people are in police custody in Whanganui after members of the public reported hearing gunshots.
Photo: RNZ / Patrice Allen
Police were called to the Castlecliff area just after 1pm this afternoon when residents saw two men carrying a firearm.
The armed offenders squad was called, cordons were put in place, and a number of schools went into lockdown as a precaution.
Police say there are no injuries.