Wellington street closed after ‘suspicious item’ found

Source: Radio New Zealand

File photo. RNZ / Nate McKinnon

Police have closed off a street in the Wellington suburb of Newtown after a suspicious item was found.

Cordons are in place on Riddiford Street near Constable Street.

Police said members of the public are advised to avoid the area.

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