Armed offenders squad cordon off streets in Christchurch suburb

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At least 13 police cars are attending an incident in Linwood, Christchurch.

Members of the armed offenders squad (AOS) cordoned off part of a Christchurch suburb, but police have said there was no risk to the public.

A police spokeswoman said officers were called to Randolph St in Linwood about 2pm in response to a family harm incident. She said there were reports of a firearm. 

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Randolph St is cordoned off at the intersection with Bass St.

A man had been taken into custody and no shots were fired during the incident, she said. 

"There is no risk to the public and the AOS are there as a precautionary measure."

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A police spokeswoman said there was no danger to the public and the armed offenders squad were there as a precaution.

The street was cordoned off between Bass and Marcroft streets.

A person at the scene said there were 13 police cars at the corner of Bass and Randolph streets.