Threatening phone call sparks lockdown

The Welsford St offices and council’s Wanganui Rd facilities were both put into immediate lockdown.

Sgt Mosely said police had since spoken to the man who made the threat and found “it was a heat of the moment thing”.

“I believe he had an ongoing grievance with council he believed they hadn’t settled,” Sgt Mosely said.

The council buildings were locked down until 12.50pm.

No charges have been laid against the man.