Armed Offenders Squad storm Massey property after man reported with firearm

The Armed Offenders Squad have stormed a property in the west Auckland suburb of Massey following reports of a man with a firearm.An RNZ reporter at the scene said several loud bangs could be heard accompanied by bright flashes.An ambulance was then seen driving through cordon towards property.Do you know more? Email iwitness@rnz.co.nzEarlier, police said: "Specialist Police staff are at the scene and are working to speak with the male to bring the situation to a safe conclusion."The scene is currently contained to the property on Manutewhau Road, and people are asked to avoid the area."They said no one was believed to be injured at that time.Police are in the west Auckland suburb of Massey following reports of a man with a firearm.RNZ / Calvin SamuelThe police Eagle helicopter has been circling the area for over an hour.Hate Hone St John confirmed it was called at 7.49pm and had an ambulance, rapid response and manager on standby.It said the operations manager and ambulance have since been stood down but the rapid response is still on standby.An online aviation tracker shows a Police helicopter circling above Massey.Screenshot / adsbexchange.comAn RNZ reporter at the scene said several armed police are blocking Manutewhau Road at the intersection of George McWhirter Avenue.Armed Offenders Squad (AOS) and police vehicles can be seen further down Manutewhau Road where they are focusing attention on a property near Orowaru Avenue.They reported members of the AOS were coming and going up the front steps of a block of units.What looks like a communications or negotiation unit, where several police staff are located, has also been set up on George McWhirter Avenue, they said.About 10.30pm, another police vehicle arrived and officers were seen removing and prepping rifles from the boot.What looks like a communications or negotiation unit has also been set up on George McWhirter Avenue.RNZ / Calvin Samuel