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Police incident in Mt Roskill – Update: Incident resolved safely

Police have closed a section of White Swan Road in Mt Roskill in response to an ongoing family harm incident.

Cordons are in place between the intersections with Ellis Ave and Richardson Road.

Police are attempting to engage with an individual in a nearby residence.

The community can be reassured the matter is contained, and there is no wider risk.

Further updates will follow when information is available.

Update

Police have resolved a family harm incident in Mt Roskill safely.

One man is in custody after Police spent a lengthy time trying to engage with the man who was inside a property with a distressed female.

The Police helicopter, Eagle, identified an opportunity to separate the pair.

Specialist staff deployed distraction devices and the man was taken into custody.

No one was injured.

Police anticipate road cordons around White Swan Road will lift shortly (4.36pm) and greatly appreciate co-operation from the public this afternoon.

Our priority was to ensure the safety of the pair inside the residence and of the wider community.

There is no ongoing risk to the public at this time.

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